distressingly
distressingly · more distressingly · most distressingly
In a distressing mannerIn a distressing manner; so as to cause distress.
US/dɪstɹˈɛsɪŋli/
Meaning
1 sensesIn a distressing manner; so as to cause distress.
More definitions
- unpleasantly
Forms
more distressingly, most distressingly| Comparative | more distressingly Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most distressingly |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- unpleasantly:painfully
Word family
1 related wordsRelateddistressing
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
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