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distressingly

/dɪˈstrɛsɪŋli/ adverb · British & US
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What does distressingly mean?

adverb

Used to indicate that something is unpleasantly surprising or disturbing; causing or feeling distress.

Example

"The news was distressingly similar to the previous scandal."

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