adjective as in strong fondness

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heartrending, bereaved, devastated

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Example Sentences

Example:The image of the injured soldiers was heartrending.

Definition:extremely painful or sad, especially through the sufferings of others or one’s own loss

From heartrending

Example:He was bereaved and heartbroken after his wife's passing.

Definition:grieving at the death of someone, especially a close relation

From bereaved

Example:She was devastated when she lost her job unexpectedly.

Definition:extremely upset or distressed by something, especially a blow or disaster

From devastated