distressing

Example Sentences

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"The residents of the property had to be moved in the middle of the night, which was an extremely distressing experience for them."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Tinnitus can range from mildly irritating to severely distressing.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

"She expressed that it was a very distressing experience, and while she may not communicate verbally in detail, her emotions and reactions made it very clear how it affected her," says Sarah.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Despite what a distressing number of credentialed Americans appear to think, antisemitism doesn’t burst onto the scene ex nihilo with pogroms and Nuremberg Laws.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

As Garfield's progress slowed, and especially after his distressing relapse, the doctors began to consider removing the bullet in order to save his life.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow