Harrowing – Very distressing

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.

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.