English / word
harrowing
adjective C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
Acutely distressing or painful; agonizing.
In context
01
Survivors recounted harrowing stories of escaping the flooded valley.
02
It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident.
Synonyms
painful,distressing,agonizing
Antonyms
pleasant,comforting,soothing
Collocations
harrowing experience,harrowing ordeal,harrowing story