Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
distressful
adjective
/dɪsˈtrɛs.fəl/
Definition
Causing emotional pain or discomfort.
Examples
- The news of the accident was distressful for the family.
- She found the distressful situation hard to cope with.
Meaning
Distressful refers to something that creates feelings of anxiety or unhappiness.
Synonyms
- upsetting
- troubling
- disturbing
- painful
- anxiety-inducing
