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.