What is another word for heart-rending?
173 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ hˈɑːtɹˈɛndɪŋ], [ hˈɑːtɹˈɛndɪŋ], [ h_ˈɑː_t_ɹ_ˈɛ_n_d_ɪ_ŋ]Table of Contents
Similar words for heart-rending:- disappointing (adjective)
- dolorous (adjective)
- grievous (adjective)
- harrowing (adjective)
- heartbreaking (adjective)
- other relevant words (adjective)
- pitiful (adjective)
- sad (adjective)
- touching (adjective)
- tragic (adjective)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Heart-rending:
adj.
•disappointing (adjective) •dolorous (adjective)- dire,
- distressing,
- sorrowful,
- rueful,
- wretched,
- melancholy,
- afflictive,
- calamitous,
- mournful,
- lugubrious,
- woeful,
- woebegone,
- deplorable,
- afflicted,
- regrettable,
- plaintive,
- lamentable.
- shameful,
- disturbing,
- heinous,
- glaring,
- sharp,
- intolerable,
- taxing,
- shocking,
- flagrant,
- offensive,
- wounding,
- agonizing,
- dismal,
- grave,
- atrocious,
- villainous,
- pathetic,
- tough,
- dreadful,
- upsetting,
- appalling,
- damaging,
- Afflicting,
- unbearable,
- onerous,
- weighty,
- harmful,
- oppressive,
- injurious,
- heavy,
- troublesome,
- hurtful,
- disquieting,
- pitiful,
- outrageous,
- monstrous.
- racking,
- tormenting,
- tearing,
- chilling,
- terrifying,
- alarming,
- torturous,
- nerve-racking,
- soaring,
- excruciating.
- ruthful,
- sad,
- traumatic,
- tragic,
- Dolorific,
- anguished,
- egregious,
- ill-starred,
- dolorous,
- torturing,
- Dolesome,
- Dolent,
- painful,
- doleful,
- harrowing,
- grievous,
- tearful.
Other synonyms:
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- moving.
- horrifying,
- maudlin,
- impassioned,
- emotional,
- heart-breaking,
- disconcerting,
- impressive,
- frightening,
- depressing,
- striking,
- horrible,
- heartfelt,
- telling,
- sentimental,
- inspiring,
- nerve-wracking,
- dismaying,
- effective,
- blue,
- daunting,
- vexing,
- compelling,
- emotive,
- worrying,
- Impassionate,
- stirring,
- persuasive,
- thrilling,
- exciting,
- worrisome,
- distressful,
- affective,
- impelling,
- inspirational,
- passionate,
- tender,
- disastrous,
- unnerving,
- mawkish,
- soul-stirring.
Paraphrases for Heart-rending:
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Equivalence
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Adjective
heart-wrenching.
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Adjective
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Other Related
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Adjective
distressing, harrowing.
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Adjective
Antonyms for Heart-rending:
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adj.
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grievous
good, pleasant, hidden, concealed, harmless, little, wonderful, magnificent, comforting, favorable, blessed, pleasing, bearable, mild, tolerable, fortunate, delightful, lucky, acceptable.
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harrowing
unfrightening, calming.
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heartbreaking
heartwarming, joyous, unaffecting, exhilarating.
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sad
glad, worthwhile, joyful, bright, light, advantageous, right, encouraging, great, cheerful.
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tragic
life-giving, healthy, healthful, wholesome, unimportant, excellent, trivial, nice, successful.
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grievous