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DISTRESSING

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Distressing.

Distressing - as an adjective satellite

Causing distress or worry or anxiety

Example: "Distressing (or disturbing) news"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distressfuldisturbingperturbingtroublingworrisomeworrying

Bad; unfortunate

Example: "My finances were in a deplorable state"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deplorablelamentablepitifulsadsorry

Distressing - as a verb

To cause strain or anxiety to someone.

To retain someone’s property against the payment of a debt; to distrain.

To treat a new object to give it an appearance of age.

Example: "She distressed the new media cabinet so that it fit with the other furniture in the room."

Distressing - as an adjective

Causing distress; upsetting; distressful.

Example: "The details of the ordeal can be distressing to some readers."

Example Sentences

"The distressing news about the accident spread quickly."
"The distressing sound of the alarm clock woke me up abruptly."
"She had a distressing experience while traveling alone at night."
"It was distressing to see the abandoned animals in such poor condition."
"The distressing images in the documentary left a lasting impact on the audience."
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Word Game Points

Is DISTRESSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distressing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISTRESSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DISTRESSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distressing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTRESSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is DISTRESSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distressing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTRESSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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