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distressful

/dɪˈstres.fəl/

Tradução: Adjetivo raro ou arcaico que significa que causa sofrimento, tristeza ou dor; atualmente é geralmente substituído por 'distressing'.

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adjective

/dɪˈstres.fəl/C2formalobsoleto
  • ptAdjetivo raro ou arcaico que significa que causa sofrimento, tristeza ou dor; atualmente é geralmente substituído por 'distressing'.

An archaic adjective meaning causing distress, sorrow, or suffering; now largely replaced by 'distressing'.

  1. Causing worry or anxietyC1formal

    Something that causes emotional pain, worry, or anxiety.

    ptAngustiante

    • The news of the accident was deeply distressful for the family.
    • Living in a war zone is a distressful experience.
    • She found the constant criticism very distressful.

    Sinônimosalarmingconcerningdistressingperturbingtroublingupsettingvexingworrying

    Antônimoscalmingcomfortingconsolingreassuringsoothing

Formas
  • more distressful comparative form
  • most distressful superlative form