Something that's distressing makes you feel sad, upset, or worried. A distressing phone call from your dad might involve him telling you your grandma is in the hospital.
In a distressing manner.
Adjective S.
bad; unfortunate; "my finances were in a deplorable state"; "a lamentable decision"; "her clothes were in sad shape"; "a sorry state of affairs"
Adjective S.
causing distress or worry or anxiety; "distressing (or disturbing) news"; "lived in heroic if something distressful isolation"; "a disturbing amount of crime"; "a revelation that was most perturbing"; "a new and troubling thought"; "in a particularly worr
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Distress
a.
Causing distress; painful; unpleasant.
adv.
In a distressing manner.
Distressing
In a distressing manner.
Usage Examples
No more distressing moment can ever face a British government than that which requires it to come to a hard, fast and specific decision.
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Other Usage ExamplesWhat a distressing contrast there is between the radiant intelligence of the child and the feeble mentality of the average adult.
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