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heartrending Synonyms

Another word for heartrending

Choosing another word for heartrending that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adjective definition and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Causing intense sorrow, grief, or emotional distress.

Usage Example

"The documentary featured a heartbreaking account of families separated during the natural disaster."

Strongest
heartbreaking
heart-wrenching
harrowing
gut-wrenching
Strong
agonizing
distressing
poignant
tragic

Opposites of heartrending

The opposite of heartrending shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

heartwarming
uplifting
joyous
cheering
comforting
See all opposites of heartrending

• Nearby Words

heartless
heartlessly
heartlessness
heartrending
heartrendingly
hearts
heartsick

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Heartrending. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/heartrending
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