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distressing

UK
/dɪˈstresɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈstrɛsɪŋ/
distressingadjective
more distressing
Comp.
most distressing
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈtrɛs.ɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈstrɛs.ɪŋ/
Translations
The news of the accident was distressing to everyone involved.
La nouvelle de l'accident était angoissante pour toutes les personnes concernées.
Additional translations
vieilliSe dit d'une finition ou d'un aspect artificiellement usé ou vieilli.
Definitions
Causing anxiety, sorrow, or pain; upsetting.
The news of the accident was distressing to everyone involved.
Relating to the technique of artificially aging or wearing the surface of an object, especially furniture or fabric.
The cabinet has a distressing finish that makes it look centuries old.
Synonyms
painful
troubling
disturbing
alarming
worrying
upsetting
heartbreaking
sorrowful
Antonyms
satisfying
pleasing
reassuring
comforting
distressingnoun
UK
/dɪˈstres.ɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈstrɛs.ɪŋ/
Translations
vieillissement artificielEn ébénisterie et en textile, technique donnant un aspect usé ou ancien.
The designer used heavy distressing on the table to achieve a vintage look.
Le designer a utilisé un vieillissement artificiel prononcé sur la table pour obtenir un aspect vintage.
Definitions
The process or technique of giving an object, especially furniture or fabric, an aged or worn appearance.
The designer used heavy distressing on the table to achieve a vintage look.
distressverb

distressing

Gerund

distressed
Past Simple
distressed
Past Participle
distressing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈstres/
US
/dɪˈstrɛs/
Translations
The news of the accident distressed her greatly.
La nouvelle de l'accident l'a profondément affligée.
Additional translations
saisirEmploi juridique archaïque.
distresserSens technique : donner un aspect vieilli ou usé.
Definitions
To cause someone anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
The news of the accident distressed her greatly.
To give (an object or material) an artificially aged, worn, or weathered appearance.
They distressed the wooden beams to match the rustic décor.
Law (archaic): to seize and detain property in order to obtain payment of money owed.
The landlord threatened to distress the tenant’s goods for the overdue rent.
Synonyms
trouble
disquiet
bother
worry
afflict
torment
unsettle
agitate
distressnoun
Definitions
Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
The news of the accident caused her great distress.
A situation in which a person or property is in danger or difficulty and needs help.
The ship sent out a distress signal after hitting the iceberg.
The legal seizure and detention of someone's property to obtain payment of money owed.
The landlord took distress against the tenant's goods for unpaid rent.
Serious financial difficulty or hardship.
The company has been in financial distress for several years.
distressadjective
Definitions
Relating to or indicating a state of danger, need, or urgent assistance.
A distress signal was sent from the sinking vessel.
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