harrowingadjective
uk/ˈhær.əʊ.ɪŋ/us/ˈher.oʊ.ɪŋ/extremely upsetting because connected with suffering:
a harrowing story
For many women, the harrowing prospect of giving evidence in a rape case can be too much to bear.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Saddening, shocking and upsetting
- a cloud hanging over sb idiom
- affecting
- arrogant
- baleful
- be cold comfort idiom
- condescend
- distressing
- dolorous
- ego trip
- egocentric
- egoism
- imperious
- lofty
- narcissism
- officious
- poignant
- pompous
- unmentionable
- upsetting
- vanity
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