The term 'EXTREMELY SAD' can be described in three different ways: HEARTRENDING (12 letters), HEARTBREAKING (13 letters), and TRAGIC (6 letters). HEARTRENDING is an adjective that describes a feeling of intense sorrow or grief. HEARTBREAKING is an adjective that describes something so sad that it causes one to feel deep sorrow or distress. Lastly, TRAGIC is an adjective that describes something that is very sad or unfortunate. All three words are used to describe a situation that is extremely sad and HEARTBREAKING.