What does distressing mean?
Distressing means Causing distress; upsetting; distressful..
Distressing
/dɪˈstɹɛsɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
Causing distress; upsetting; distressful..
Definitions by Sense
- Causing distress; upsetting; distressful.
- present participle and gerund of distress
Example Sentences
The details of the ordeal can be distressing to some readers.
One end of the east-west building is wet, the other windy, and at present there is smoke abounding, too; but these distressing yard elements can be completely excluded at each end by full-width folding doors [...].
Synonyms for distressing
Antonyms for distressing
Related Words
Word Forms
- more distressing
- most distressing
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for distressing?
Common synonyms include nerve-racking, deplorable, saddening, grim.
What is the opposite of distressing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use distressing in a sentence?
The details of the ordeal can be distressing to some readers.
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