B2
distressed vs distressing
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| distressedadjective/dɪˈstrest/ | Meaning very upset, worried or in pain | Goes with — | Example The distressed mother called the police when her son did not come home. |
| distressingadjective/dɪˈstres.ɪŋ/ | Meaning making you feel very upset, worried or in pain | Goes with distressing news | Example It was distressing to watch the news about the flood victims. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Losing a pet can be deeply .