heartrending

Definitions

Causing great sadness or distress.

Extremely heartbreaking or emotionally painful.

Examples

The documentary provided a heartrending account of the families displaced by the war.

It was a heartrending sight to see the abandoned puppy shivering in the cold rain.

Synonyms

distressing agonizing gut-wrenching poignant harrowing heartbreaking tragic

Antonyms

heartwarming joyful uplifting cheering delightful comforting pleasant