distressing

Example Sentences

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"Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends at this distressing time."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

A spokeswoman for BA said it was "an extremely difficult, complex and distressing situation", adding Mason's condition was not the reason for its decision.

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 e-mail anxiety, and the failure talk...These are subjects you’ve brought up before. They’re very distressing to you.”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini