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harrowing

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Adj — Extremely distressing or disturbing.

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harrowing experience harrowing account harrowing ordeal

Etymology

Formed from harrow plus -ing, from the older sense of harrow meaning "to torment."

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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.

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