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Distressing Meaning in English

word · lemma: distress

التعريف

Causing feelings of extreme worry, sadness, or discomfort; something that makes you feel troubled or upset.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Distressing' is a formal or semi-formal word, commonly used to describe events, news, or situations that cause emotional pain. Often paired with words like 'news', 'experience', or 'image'. Not as intense as 'traumatic', but stronger than 'upsetting'.

جمل نموذجية

The news was very distressing.

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Losing his dog was distressing for him.

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She found the hospital experience distressing.

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I watched a distressing documentary about refugees last night.

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It's distressing to see so many people losing their jobs.

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Her reaction to the distressing news was completely understandable.

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