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heartrending

The word “heartrending” has 3 syllables: heart-rend-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈhɑrtˌrɛndɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for heartrending?

In the thesaurus, “heartrending” has 103 synonyms and 40 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for heartrending along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for heartrending

Antonyms for heartrending

Meanings of heartrending

  • adjective
    1. That causes great grief, anguish or distress.
    2. That elicits deep sympathy.

Example Sentences

  • The movie told a heartrending story of loss and hope.
  • It was a heartrending moment for the entire family.
  • The news report showed heartrending scenes after the disaster.
  • Her heartrending cry moved everyone to tears.
  • The novel is filled with heartrending events.

On this page you'll find 143 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to heartrending, such as: acceptable, acute, affecting, afflicting, agonizing, agreeable, alarming.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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