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distressing
-angustioso
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distressing
-angustiando
Present participle of distress.

distressing

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ADJECTIVE
(general)-angustioso
Synonyms for distressing
disconcerting
desconcertante
disturbing
inquietante
harrowing
angustioso
horrifying
horroroso
shocking
espeluznante
stressful
estresante
traumatic
traumático
troubling
inquietante
trying
difícil
unnerving
desconcertante
unsettling
inquietante
unsettling
perturbador
unwanted
no deseado
upsetting
triste
worrisome
preocupante
worrying
preocupante
affecting
conmovedor
aggravating
agravante
alarming
alarmante
bothersome
molesto
devastating
demoledor
dire
nefasto
discouraging
desalentador
disheartening
desalentador
disruptive
perturbador
hairy
peliagudo
horrible
horrible
scary
de miedo
taxing
difícil
tense
tenso
terrible
terrible
vile
pésimo
Antonyms for distressing
calming
tranquilizante
cheerful
alentador
comfortable
cómodo
comfortable
desahogado
comforting
reconfortante
easy
relajado
encouraging
alentador
gratifying
gratificante
happy
afortunado
happy
alegre
happy
contento
pacific
pacífico
pleasing
agradable
reassuring
tranquilizador
relaxing
relajante
restful
tranquilo
settling
calmante
soothing
calmante
soothing
relajante
tranquil
tranquilo
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