distressing

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

He praised the "courage" of the victims but said he found the case "distressing as a politician" and "as a father".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

NHS South East London ICB said Mehta's was a "longstanding and complex case", and that the board recognised "how difficult and distressing a prolonged hospital stay can be for Mr Mehta and his family".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Tinnitus can range from mildly irritating to severely distressing.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

He wants me to tell him about the front; he is curious in a way that I find stupid and distressing; I no longer have any real contact with him.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque