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    distressing
    /dɪˈstrɛsɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. causing anxiety, sorrow or pain; upsetting: "some very distressing news"

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  2. Distressing means upsetting or worrying, and it can be used to describe news reports, situations, or feelings. Find out more about its pronunciation, usage, and related words in different languages.

    • Distress

      a feeling of extreme worry, sadness, or pain: emotional...

    • Definition

      great mental or physical suffering, such as extreme anxiety,...

  3. Distress is a noun that means a feeling of extreme worry, sadness, or pain, or a situation in which you are suffering or are in great danger. It is also a verb that means to make someone feel very upset or worried. See more meanings, examples, synonyms, and translations of distress.

  4. Definition of distressing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  5. 1. law. a. : seizure and detention of the goods of another as pledge (see pledge entry 1 sense 1) or to obtain satisfaction of a claim by the sale of the goods seized. b. : something that is distrained. 2. a. : pain or suffering affecting the body, a bodily part, or the mind : trouble. gastric distress.

  6. Distressing means causing worry, anxiety, or discomfort. It can be an adjective or a verb. Find synonyms, antonyms, and examples of distressing in different contexts.

  7. Distressing means causing distress or worry, or making something look old or worn. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of this word in different languages.

  8. Distress is a noun or verb that means extreme worry, sadness, or pain, or a situation of urgent need of help. Learn how to use distress in different contexts, such as law, finance, or animal welfare, with examples and synonyms.