distressing
adjectiveHow many syllables in distressing?
There are 3 syllables in the word distressing.How to pronounce distressing:
Definition of distressing:
- distressing (adjective):
- very severe or painful
- causing distress or worry or anxiety.
Synonyms for distressing:
affecting
afflicting
discomforting
disconcerting
discouraging
disquieting
distressful
disturbing
frightening
grievous
gut-wrenching
harrowing
heart-breaking
heavy
horrible
hurtful
lamentable
nagging
nasty
nerve-racking
painful
perturbing
sad
scary
shocking
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Antonyms for distressing:
agreeable
aiding
assisting
auspicious
calm
calming
cheerful
cheering
comfortable
comforting
comfy
comic
complacent
congenial
content
contented
cosy
cozy
cushy
delectable
delightful
delightsome
easy
effortless
encouraging
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