Distressingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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distressingly
[ dɪˈstrɛsɪŋli ]
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
Word origin
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.