distressing

a distressing situation for all of them

All who saw the distressing scene revolted against it.

The distressing scene revolted all who saw it.

rows with in-laws are distressing because they cause divided loyalties .

It was distressing to hear about the accident.

She had a distressing experience at the hospital.

The distressing news spread quickly through the community.

The distressing images on the news were hard to watch.

The distressing sound of sirens filled the air.

The distressing truth was finally revealed.

He had a distressing conversation with his boss.

The distressing memories haunted her for years.

The distressing situation called for immediate action.

The distressing sight brought tears to her eyes.