heartrending (Meaning)

Wordnet

heartrending (s)

causing or marked by grief or anguish

Webster

heartrending (a.)

Causing intense grief; overpowering with anguish; very distressing.

heartrending Sentence Examples

  1. The heartrending cries of the orphaned child pierced the silence of the night.
  2. The sight of the elderly couple holding hands tightly was heartrending, a testament to their enduring love.
  3. The heartrending news of his father's untimely demise shattered his world.
  4. The plight of the refugees fleeing war was heartrending, their faces etched with sorrow and despair.
  5. The heartrending tales of survivors from the natural disaster brought tears to her eyes.
  6. The heartrending loss of her beloved pet left an unfillable void in her life.
  7. The heartrending sight of the starving children reminded her of the cruelties of the world.
  8. The heartrending pleas of the injured man for help stirred her compassion.
  9. The heartrending revelation of her long-lost family brought both joy and sorrow.
  10. The heartrending confession of his guilt left her torn between anger and forgiveness.

FAQs About the word heartrending

causing or marked by grief or anguishCausing intense grief; overpowering with anguish; very distressing.

heartbreaking, depressing, mournful, tearful,sad, pathetic, dreary, teary, sorry, drear

pleasant,happy, heartening, uplifting, glad, delightful, delightful, uplifting, heartening, inspiring

The heartrending cries of the orphaned child pierced the silence of the night.

The sight of the elderly couple holding hands tightly was heartrending, a testament to their enduring love.

The heartrending news of his father's untimely demise shattered his world.

The plight of the refugees fleeing war was heartrending, their faces etched with sorrow and despair.