distressing

Example Sentences

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Dan used a horizontal bar lined with LED lights that kept my eyes dancing and darting as he prompted me to recall a distressing childhood memory.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

A police spokesperson said: "Our thoughts are very much with his loved ones at this extremely distressing time."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Tinnitus can range from mildly irritating to severely distressing.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

"The fact that these women are yet to be identified and their loved ones are yet to be informed is all the more heartbreaking and distressing."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Since saber is all about speed and explosive energy, feeling slow and lethargic before every competition was distressing.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad