Distressing
Distressing adjective - Causing worry or anxiety.
Startling and distressing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startling" instead an adjective "Distressing".
Startling
Startling adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.
Distressing and startling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distressing" instead an adjective "Startling".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- disturbing and distressing
- disturbing and startling
- harsh and distressing
- harsh and startling
- unpleasant and distressing
- unpleasant and startling
- terrible and distressing
- terrible and startling
- dreadful and distressing
- dreadful and startling
- shocking and distressing
- shocking and startling
- upsetting and distressing
- upsetting and startling
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