Word of the day: Harrowing

Harrowing: angustiante, cruciante, aflitivo.

Synonyms: disturbing, upsetting, traumatic, distressing, tormenting, vexing, dreadful, worrying, stressful

“It is a harrowing transition, one that can, and has, torn medical staff, as well as parents, apart.”

“This has been a harrowing investigation for them.” (www.wordhippo.com)