distressing

Meanings

• Adjective

  Causing great anxiety, worry, or sorrow

  - "The loss of her job was distressing for her."
  - "The news about his illness was distressing for the family."

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Synonyms

age , antique , patinate , anguish , harrow , martyr , tantalise , tantalize , torment , trouble , vex , distrain

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with distressing
essences , percussions , accessions

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Variants

List of all variants of distressing that leads to same result
distress , distressed , distresses , distressing , distressingly , distrest

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Forms

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The past tense and past participle of 'distress' is 'distressed'., Comparative form: more distressing., Superlative form: most distressing.

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'destrés' meaning 'afflicted' or 'distressed'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the word 'distressing' was first used in English in the 15th century?

2. The opposite of 'distressing' is 'comforting' or 'soothing'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiety: A feeling of fear, apprehension, or unease about what is happening or what might happen.

2. Depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.

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Culture

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In literature, 'distressing' is often used to describe the emotional state of a character. In art, it can refer to a painting or sculpture that evokes strong emotions, particularly sadness or anxiety.

How to Memorize "distressing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person looking worried or sad. Imagine the situation that is causing the distress.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'distressing' with the feeling of anxiety or sadness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Distressing is when you're feeling blue' to remember the meaning of the word.

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