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Distressingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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distressingly

 

[ dɪˈstrɛsɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a distressing manner

In a manner that causes worry, anxiety, or suffering.

Synonyms

anxiously, painfully, worryingly

Examples of usage

  • She looked at him distressingly, hoping for some sign of reassurance.
  • The news was distressingly bleak, leaving everyone feeling hopeless.

Translations

Translations of the word "distressingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 angustiantemente

🇮🇳 उद्विग्न रूप से

🇩🇪 beunruhigend

🇮🇩 dengan menyedihkan

🇺🇦 тривожно

🇵🇱 niepokojąco

🇯🇵 不安にさせるほど

🇫🇷 de manière inquiétante

🇪🇸 angustiosamente

🇹🇷 endişe verici şekilde

🇰🇷 불안하게

🇸🇦 بشكل مقلق

🇨🇿 znepokojujícím způsobem

🇸🇰 znepokojujúco

🇨🇳 令人不安地

🇸🇮 zaskrbljujoče

🇮🇸 áhyggjuefni

🇰🇿 мазасыздандыратын түрде

🇬🇪 აღელვებით

🇦🇿 narahat edici şəkildə

🇲🇽 angustiosamente

Etymology

The adverb 'distressingly' is derived from the verb 'distress', which comes from the Old French word 'destresse', meaning 'hardship, distress, danger'. The word has been used in English since the late 14th century, originally referring to physical discomfort or pain. Over time, the meaning has evolved to also include emotional suffering or worry.

See also: distress, distressed, distressing.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,969 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.