distressing

Emphasizes a high level of distress.

Indicates a profound emotional impact.

Emphasizes a very high level of distress.

Indicates a very intense level of distress.

Indicates a moderate but significant level of distress.

Indicates a moderate level of distress, often with a sense of understatement.

Specifies that the distress is of an emotional nature.

Used to describe a state that causes anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

Used to express one's personal reaction of finding a situation distressing.

Used to describe a process of something turning into a cause of distress.

Indicates who or what is affected by the distressing situation.