distressful (Meaning)

Wordnet

distressful (s)

causing distress or worry or anxiety

Webster

Full of distress; causing, indicating, or attended with, distress; as, a distressful situation.

The distressful news about the plane crash sent shockwaves throughout the nation.
Her distressful cries pierced the night air as she searched frantically for her lost child.
The sight of the injured animals in the aftermath of the natural disaster was distressful.
She felt a distressful pang of guilt as she realized she had unintentionally hurt her friend.
The distressful news of her grandmother's passing left her feeling shattered and inconsolable.
The parents experienced distressful moments as they waited anxiously for news of their missing son.
The distressed puppy whimpered incessantly, seeking comfort in the midst of the storm.
With tears streaming down her face, she recounted the distressful events that had led to her current predicament.
The traveler found himself in a distressful situation when his passport was stolen just before his flight.
The distressful events of the past year had taken a toll on her mental health, leaving her feeling exhausted and drained.

causing distress or worry or anxietyFull of distress; causing, indicating, or attended with, distress; as, a distressful situation.

distressing, unsettling, anxious, nervous, tense,uneasy, disturbing, restless, agitating, disquieting

calming, quiet, tranquil, restful, easy, restful, quiet,easy, peaceful, comfortable

The distressful news about the plane crash sent shockwaves throughout the nation.

Her distressful cries pierced the night air as she searched frantically for her lost child.

The sight of the injured animals in the aftermath of the natural disaster was distressful.

She felt a distressful pang of guilt as she realized she had unintentionally hurt her friend.