What does distressingly mean?
Distressingly means In a distressing manner; so as to cause distress..
Distressingly
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
In a distressing manner; so as to cause distress..
Example Sentences
It shook the girl distressingly, but she made no sign; only she took one swift look at Andrew, and noted that he had suddenly changed from a boy into a man, with a brave, grave face.
All this was extraordinarily distasteful to Churchill.[…]Never before had he felt such repulsion when the vicar displayed his characteristic bluntness or coarseness of speech. In the present connexion—or rather as a transition from the subject that started their conversation—such talk had been distressingly out of place.
Synonyms for distressingly
Antonyms for distressingly
Related Words
Word Forms
- more distressingly
- most distressingly
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for distressingly?
Common synonyms include painfully.
What is the opposite of distressingly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use distressingly in a sentence?
It shook the girl distressingly, but she made no sign; only she took one swift look at Andrew, and noted that he had suddenly changed from a boy into a man, with a brave, grave face.
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