Distressing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈstɹɛsɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Distressing is an adjective meaning Causing distress; upsetting; distressful.
Meaning
Causing distress; upsetting; distressful.
More Meanings
- 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
Depending on context, synonyms include nerve-racking, deplorable, saddening, grim, atrabiliary, atrabilious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include distressful, troubling, disturbing, worrisome, worrying, lamentable.
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