Distressing
Pronunciation: /dɪˈstrɛsɪŋ/
Distressing (adjective)
- Making someone feel very sad or upset.
- Causing someone to feel worried or anxious about something.
Examples
- The news was distressing for everyone involved.
- The report was distressing for the community.
Common collocations: distressing situation, distressing experience, distressing news, distressing thought