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Distressfulness

Definition:

Distressfulness refers to the quality or state of being distressing or causing emotional discomfort.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

The quality of causing distress or emotional pain.

Example Sentence: The distressfulness of the situation was evident in her tearful eyes.

Sense 2:

The capacity of something to evoke feelings of distress or unease.

Example Sentence: The graphic content of the movie added to its overall distressfulness.

Sense 3:

The degree to which a distressing situation affects an individual or a group.

Example Sentence: The distressfulness of the news was overwhelming for all the employees.

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