pathétique

Example:The touching story of the hero saved her from a life of sorrow.

Definition:creating a poignant or moving effect; evoking pity or compassion

Example:The emotional song brought many to tears.

Definition:related to emotion or feelings; often used to describe things that are intended to evoke an emotional response

Example:It is pitiful to see the plight of those left homeless.

Definition:giving rise to pity; in a poor or wretched condition; sad, pitiful

Example:The news of the plane crash was heart-breaking for the families of the victims.

Definition:causing pain to the heart; so sad as to be almost unbearable; heartbreaking, heartrending, heart-breaking