Synonyms of heartrending

1 Syllable
sad
2 Syllables
touching, poignant, stirring, beefing, ruthful, piteous, woeful, tragic, moving
3 Syllables
pitiable, pitiful, plaintive, distressing, sorrowful, pathetic, harrowing, heartbreaking, mind-bending, tear-jerking, doleful
4 Syllables
excruciating, deplorable, heartsickening, agonizing
5 Syllables
stimulative, inspirational, commiserable