Heartbreaking [adjective]
Definition of Heartbreaking:
disappointing
Synonyms of Heartbreaking:
● Distressing
● Dire
● Calamitous
● Sad
● Poignant
● Touching
● Tragic
● Unfortunate
● Affecting
● Agonizing
● Bitter
● Cheerless
● Deplorable
● Grievous
● Joyless
● Lamentable
● Moving
● Pitiful
● Regrettable
● Afflictive
● Heart-rending
Opposite/Antonyms of Heartbreaking:
● Happy
● Blessed
● Good
● Wonderful
● Joyous
● Heartwarming
● Exhilarating
● Lucky
● Fortunate
● Comforting
Sentence/Example of Heartbreaking:
Kaufman is so tightly associated with a kind of brain-twisting, darkly comical metaphysical and existential style that it’s possible to talk about movies being “Kaufman-esque,” meaning they’re weird, a bit confusing, and usually pretty heartbreaking.
It felt to Frailey like a heartbreaking and incomplete way to end a years-long relationship.
She said she found claims about the show’s environment to be “heartbreaking,” the trade publication said, citing unidentified sources.
It’s a heartbreaking conceit, but it’s hard to plan for a future that doesn’t feel guaranteed.
Personally, it is very frustrating and heartbreaking to hear their stories.
Since January I have had two severe illnesses, my boy, and some heartbreaking anxiety over Fanny; and am only now convalescing.
It is heartbreaking to see them die here like dogs, with no one to say Godspeed.
He was interrupted by a cry, a single shrill, heartbreaking cry; and Philip fell senseless to the ground.
It was a long, discouraging, heartbreaking struggle by which he gained his first vantage-ground.
It is heartbreaking to see the thousands and thousands of bright-eyed boys and girls growing up amid such hopeless surroundings.