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harrowing

adjective

/ˈhær.oʊ.ɪŋ/

Meaning

extremely distressing or upsetting

It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident.

distressing, terrifying, painful, traumatic, upsetting

comforting, pleasant, soothing

harrowing experience, harrowing ordeal, harrowing story

extremely large; relating to astronomy

artificial, pretentious, or showing an unnatural manner

not ready or able to deal with something

relating to the functions and processes of living organisms

happening or done without delay

Introducing or using new ideas or methods.