distressing
UK/dɪ'stresɪŋ/US/di'stresiŋ/
B2
Definitions
adj.
Causing worry, sadness, or emotional pain.
令人痛苦的，使人不安的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedPresent participle of distress used as an adjective: causing distress. distressing news is news that upsets you.
Root strain still carries 57 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
It was distressing to watch the animals suffer.
- 2.
The report contains some distressing images.