distressing
/dɪˈstrɛsɪŋ/
dis · tress · ing
dɪ · ˈstrɛs · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. causing anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Significado en Español
angustioso, perturbador
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đau đớn, gây lo lắng
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “distressing”:
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A
reassuring
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B
upsetting
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C
comforting
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D
soothing
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B — upsetting.
“distressing” means adj. causing anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Common questions about “distressing”
What does “distressing” mean?
distressing — adj. causing anxiety, sorrow, or pain. In Chinese: 令人痛苦的.
How do you pronounce “distressing”?
distressing is pronounced /dɪˈstrɛsɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dis · tress · ing.
Is “distressing” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. distressing appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
