- present participle of distress.
distressing
Example Sentences
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And in the opening line of his latest book—his 54th—he makes a distressing revelation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
“Its deeply distressing to know that Ruben’s final moments were consumed by confusion, fear, pain and disregard for his life,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
She has now ordered an independent review into what happened and said she understood why it would be distressing for Karol Kelly's family that one of his killers remains on the run.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
"This is a distressing situation and our thoughts are with all those involved in the response," a spokesperson said.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
For Belky, their mother’s disappearance is just as distressing.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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