Synonyms of the word

heartrending

• adj. That causes great grief, anguish or distress.
• adj. That elicits deep sympathy.

grievous

• adj. Causing grief, pain or sorrow.
• adj. Serious, grave, dire or dangerous.

heartbreaking

• adj. That causes great grief, anguish or distress.
• n. The breaking of a heart; great grief, anguish or distress.

sorrowful

• adj. (of a person) Full of sorrow; exhibiting sorrow; sad; dejected; distressed; distraught.
• adj. Producing sorrow; exciting grief; mournful; lamentable; grievous.