distressing

Example Sentences

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"It is a sad and distressing situation," police commander Masoud Mwinyi said, speaking to parents and crowds outside the school.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

A police spokesperson said: "Our thoughts are very much with his loved ones at this extremely distressing time."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

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

Tinnitus can range from mildly irritating to severely distressing.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

The more distressing the memory, the more persistent its presence.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen