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distressful

[dih-stres-fuhl] / dɪˈstrɛs fəl /


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“The Falwell, Granda and Cohen families must be going through very distressful times,” he said in a text message.

From Washington Post Sep. 18, 2020

And what’s still more distressful is the fact motorists will have to pay high rates to return home or pick up the kiddies at day care during evening rush.

From Washington Times Dec. 4, 2017

Needless to say this was a very distressful and infuriating experience.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 12, 2017

Too many inexperienced people are heard above those who have watched incredibly distressful deaths of loved ones, or who see suffering on a daily basis.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2011

Teiresias, the prophet who had brought so many distressful prophecies to the royal family, came to bring still another.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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