distressing
adjective/ɐ̃ɡuʃˈtjɐ̃tɨ/medium
an·gus·ti·an·te
Definition
Causing distress, anguish, anxiety, or intense mental suffering.
The silence in the empty house was deeply distressing.
It was a distressing sight to see the animals suffering.
Common collocations
distressing situationagonizing waitdistressing moment
Etymology
Do latim 'angustians, angustiantis', particípio presente de 'angustiare' (afligir).