distressing

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He praised the "courage" of the victims but said he found the case "distressing as a politician" and "as a father".

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

"She expressed that it was a very distressing experience, and while she may not communicate verbally in detail, her emotions and reactions made it very clear how it affected her," says Sarah.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Not to mention it’s the only job she’s ever been great at because of one major life hack she discovered that has sent others out the door and on to less distressing jobs.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera