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Term: Distressfully

Description:

Distressfully is an adverb that describes something that is done with or causing distress or suffering.

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a distressing or painful manner; causing or experiencing distress.

Example Sentence: The news of her father's illness was distressfully overwhelming.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Something that causes discomfort or suffering.

Example Sentence: The distressful situation forced them to take immediate action.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describes a place or setting where there is pain, suffering, or unhappiness.

Example Sentence: The refugee camp was a distressful sight, filled with tears and despair.

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Sense 4:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Local usage: Describes something that is peculiar or distinctive to a particular region or locality.

Example Sentence: The distressful accent he spoke with made it clear that he was from the southern region.

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