Distressing Definition
distressing
adjective
- causing distress or worry or anxiety; "distressing (or disturbing) news"; "lived in heroic if something distressful isolation"; "a disturbing amount of crime"; "a revelation that was most perturbing"; "a new and troubling thought"; "in a particularly worrisome predicament"; "a worrying situation"; "a worrying time"
- bad; unfortunate; "my finances were in a deplorable state"; "a lamentable decision"; "her clothes were in sad shape"; "a sorry state of affairs"
"Distressing" in song lyrics
See how distressing is used in real songs:
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"I'll answer the questions cos where we're heading's distressing"
(Hyjak f/) Torcha — Corporate Greed
Words that rhyme with distressing
Usage tips for "distressing"
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