Distressing
Distressing adjective - Causing worry or anxiety.
Demoralising and distressing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Demoralising" instead an adjective "Distressing".
Demoralising
Demoralising adjective - Destructive of morale and self-reliance.
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Synonyms for Demoralising
Distressing and demoralising are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distressing" instead an adjective "Demoralising".
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Related pairs
- disturbing and distressing
- disturbing and demoralising
- dismal and distressing
- dismal and demoralising
- sad and distressing
- sad and demoralising
- shocking and distressing
- shocking and demoralising
- depressing and distressing
- depressing and demoralising
- upsetting and distressing
- upsetting and demoralising
- saddening and distressing
- saddening and demoralising
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