- present participle of distress.
distressing
Example Sentences
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the news of the murder inquiry was "really shocking" and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called the circumstances "extremely distressing".
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Oringel, who is 85 and lives in town, finds the long vacancy distressing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
"We're also speaking to those who called emergency services and who witnessed what will have been a distressing incident," Cronin added.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
It said it recognised the case was "very distressing for all concerned", but could not comment further due to active legal proceedings.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Not to mention it’s the only job she’s ever been great at because of one major life hack she discovered that has sent others out the door and on to less distressing jobs.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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