harrowing
pronunciation
How to pronounce harrowing in British English:
UK [ˈhærəʊɪŋ]
How to pronounce harrowing in American English:
US [ˈhæroʊɪŋ]
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- Adjective:
- extremely painful
Word Origin
- harrowing (adj.)
- "extremely distressing, painful," 1799 (implied in harrowingly), from present participle of harrow (v.).
Example
- 1. The end of argentina 's currency board was harrowing .
- 2. The most harrowing case is that of kristy bamu .
- 3. Be forewarned -- this is harrowing , unforgettable reading .
- 4. It was quite harrowing , to say the least .
- 5. The campers tell harrowing tales .