Looking for the meaning of the word DISTRESSING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DISTRESSING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Distressing
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈstrɛsɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
causing anxiety, sorrow or pain; upsetting
Short Definition:causing anxiety, sorrow or pain
Examples:- some very distressing news
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