erschütternd — meaning in English
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English meaning
- cringeworthy adj So awkward or embarrassing that it makes you want to look away.
- harrowing adj Extremely distressing or disturbing.
- poignant adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
Senses
erschütternd is used for these senses in English:
- cringeworthy (colloquial) That causes one to cringe with embarrassment; embarrassing.
- harrowing (formal) Causing pain or distress; harrying.
- poignant Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.
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