DISTRESSING
(adj.sat, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Distressing.
Distressing - as an adjective satellite
Causing distress or worry or anxiety
Example: "Distressing (or disturbing) news"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distressful15disturbing14perturbing15troubling12worrisome14worrying15Bad; unfortunate
Example: "My finances were in a deplorable state"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deplorable15lamentable14pitiful12sad4sorry8Distressing - as a verb
To cause strain or anxiety to someone.
To retain someone’s property against the payment of a debt; to distrain.
To treat a new object to give it an appearance of age.
Example: "She distressed the new media cabinet so that it fit with the other furniture in the room."
Distressing - as an adjective
Causing distress; upsetting; distressful.
Example: "The details of the ordeal can be distressing to some readers."
Example Sentences
"The distressing news about the accident spread quickly."
"The distressing sound of the alarm clock woke me up abruptly."
"She had a distressing experience while traveling alone at night."
"It was distressing to see the abandoned animals in such poor condition."
"The distressing images in the documentary left a lasting impact on the audience."
Word Game Points
Is DISTRESSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distressing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISTRESSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is DISTRESSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distressing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISTRESSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is DISTRESSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distressing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISTRESSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
