|
|
dis·tres·sing
 distressing
|
|
- pronunciation:
- dih
stre
sihng
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
causing physical or emotional pain, worry, or suffering.
The news of their father's illness was terribly distressing to the family.- similar words:
- disturbing, painful, upsetting, worrisome
|
|
|
|
|