distressing

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
  2. verb cause mental pain to
  3. adjective causing distress or worry or anxiety

Synonyms

straiten, distress

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