Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deeply-distressing
Adjective
/ˈdiːpli dɪˈstrɛsɪŋ/
Definition
Causing a profound level of distress or emotional pain.
Examples
- The news of the tragedy was deeply distressing for the entire community.
- Seeing the suffering of innocent animals can be a deeply distressing experience for many people.
- Her deeply distressing memories from childhood often affect her adult life.
Meaning
Deeply distressing refers to experiences or situations that evoke significant emotional turmoil or anxiety in an individual.
Synonyms
- Heartbreaking
- Devastating
- Disheartening
- Agonizing
- Traumatic
