Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

distressing-situation

noun
/dɪsˈtrɛs.ɪŋ sɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
Definition
A distressing situation is a circumstance that causes significant emotional pain, discomfort, or worry to individuals involved.
Examples
  • After losing her job, she found herself in a distressing situation.
  • The sudden illness placed the family in a distressing situation that required immediate action.
  • He struggled to navigate through the distressing situation that arose after the accident.
Meaning
It refers to scenarios that invoke feelings of anxiety, sorrow, or intense unease due to their challenging nature.
Synonyms
  • troublesome circumstance
  • difficult scenario
  • painful predicament
  • anxiety-inducing event