harrowing
6 synonyms for harrowing, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Extremely distressing or disturbing.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use harrowing
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
harrowing experience
harrowing account
harrowing ordeal
Etymology
Formed from harrow plus -ing, from the older sense of harrow meaning "to torment."
Full origin of harrowing →Frequently asked questions
What does “harrowing” mean?
The word “harrowing” means extremely distressing or disturbing. In plain terms, deeply upsetting, usually describing an experience, story, or scene.
How do you pronounce “harrowing”?
“Harrowing” is pronounced HA-roh-ihng (/ˈhæɹəʊ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “harrowing” in a sentence?
Here is “harrowing” used in a sentence: “She gave a harrowing account of surviving the flood.”
What part of speech is “harrowing”?
“Harrowing” is an adjective.
