Gratifying and Heartrending
Opposite meaning words
Gratifying
Gratifying adjective - Giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses.
Usage example: a spectacular film that is gratifying to both the mind and the eyes
Heartrending is an antonym for gratifying.
Heartrending
Heartrending adjective - Hard to accept or bear especially emotionally.
Usage example: a heartrending choice between saving his daughter or his son
Gratifying is an antonym for heartrending.
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