Answer: grievous

AnswerCrossword Clue
GRIEVOUSDistressing
GRIEVOUSHeartrending
GRIEVOUSRueful
GRIEVOUSLamentable
GRIEVOUSDire
grievousvery serious
grievouscausing grief
grievouscausing or characterized by severe pain, suffering, or sorrow a grievous wound a grievous loss
grievouscausing grief