distress
noun
great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
will be distressing
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future progressiveof distress.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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CAA consumer director Paul Smith said: “It is always sad to see an airline enter administration and we know that Flybe’s decision to stop trading will be distressing for all of its employees and customers.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 28, 2023
Paul Smith, consumer director at the country's Civil Aviation Authority, said in a statement, "Flybe's decision to stop trading will be distressing for all of its employees and customers."
From Reuters ● Jan. 28, 2023
“We also acknowledge that this judgment will be distressing to many people.”
From The Guardian ● Aug. 21, 2019
This adaptation conveys a lack of respect for Feinberg’s wishes, and will be distressing to many who were deeply touched by her work and are still mourning her untimely passing.
From Slate ● Mar. 1, 2018
To dream of a lap-dog, foretells you will be succored by friends in some approaching dilemma If it be thin and ill-looking, there will be distressing occurrences to detract from your prospects.
From Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or what's in a dream: a scientific and practical exposition by Miller, Gustavus Hindman
