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Definition of Distressing
1. Adjective. Causing distress or worry or anxiety. "A worrying time"
Exact synonyms: Distressful, Disturbing, Perturbing, Troubling, Worrisome, Worrying
Similar to: Heavy
Derivative terms: Distressfulness
Similar to: Heavy
Derivative terms: Distressfulness
2. Adjective. Bad; unfortunate. "A sorry state of affairs"
Exact synonyms: Deplorable, Lamentable, Pitiful, Sad, Sorry
Similar to: Bad
Derivative terms: Lament, Sadness, Sorriness
Similar to: Bad
Derivative terms: Lament, Sadness, Sorriness
Definition of Distressing
1. a. Causing distress; painful; unpleasant.
2. adv. In a distressing manner.
Definition of Distressing
1. distress [v] - See also: distress
Lexicographical Neighbors of Distressing
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