Something that's distressing makes you feel sad, upset, or worried. A distressing phone call from your dad might involve him telling you your grandma is in the hospital. When something causes distress, "anxiety, sorrow, or pain," you can describe it as distressing.
What does it mean if something is distressing?
1 : physical or mental pain or suffering. 2 : a state of danger or desperate need The ship was in distress. distress. verb. distressed; distressing.
What is the best synonym for distressing?
Synonyms & Antonyms of distressing
- nasty,
- perturbing,
- troublesome,
- troubling,
- troublous,
- unsettling,
- upsetting,
- worrisome.
