adj.
Causing or experiencing distress.
distressfully dis·tress'ful·ly adv.
distressfulness dis·tress'ful·ness n.
distressful
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adjective
- Troubling to the mind or emotions: disquieting, disruptive, distressing, disturbing, intrusive, perturbing, troublesome, troublous, unsettling, upsetting, worrisome. See happy/unhappy, pain/pleasure.
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The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
causing distress or worry or anxiety
Synonyms: distressing, disturbing, perturbing, troubling, worrisome, worrying
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