Sob-story Synonyms

A sentimental story (or drama) of personal distress; designed to arouse sympathy
Synonyms:
  1. hard luck story
  2. heartbreaker
  3. schmaltz
  4. sob stuff
  5. tale of woe
  6. tearjerker
  7. hardship tale
  8. maudlin plea
  9. emotional appeal
  10. human-interest
  11. sentimentalism
  12. pathos