unnecessary distress

Frequency: 5.54.1 per million words

describes suffering that could have been avoided

distressADJECTIVE + distress

Categories:

unnecessary

Examples (10)

  • The harsh treatment caused unnecessary distress to the patients.
  • We must avoid unnecessary distress during medical procedures.
  • The delay resulted in unnecessary distress for the families waiting.
  • His comments created unnecessary distress among the staff members.
  • The investigation should prevent unnecessary distress to witnesses.
  • Better communication would eliminate unnecessary distress for everyone involved.
  • The policy aims to minimize unnecessary distress to vulnerable groups.
  • She apologized for causing unnecessary distress with her remarks.
  • The new procedures will reduce unnecessary distress during questioning.
  • We should spare them any unnecessary distress during this difficult time.