Harrowing – Very distressing
(Pronounced ha-roh-wing)
To remember the definition of the word harrowing, use the following mnemonic:
I was handed arrows with wings (harrowing). It flew at the enemy and was very accurate. The enemy found it very distressing.
Examples of harrowing in a sentence
He teared up watching the harrowing scenes of the documentary.
I don't think I could live through a harrowing event like that again.
This harrowing tale is simply about the horrors of war.
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