distressing Synonyms

distressful deplorable worrisome sorry sad worrying lamentable disturbing perturbing pitiful troubling tormenting sorrowful stabbing straiten torturing. stressful terrible throbbing tearful sorrowing painful pathetic piteous pitiable plaguing plaintive poignant racking ruthful saddening severe shaming shocking smarting outraging torturous touching dolourous bloodcurdling unlivable no-count nerve-racking nerve-wracking nociceptive heart-breaking heart-rending ill-intentioned regrettable sad-faced