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Grammar : Adj
Spell : har-oh-ing
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhær oʊ ɪŋ



Definition of harrowing

Origin :
  • "extremely distressing, painful," 1799 (implied in harrowingly), from present participle of harrow (v.).
  • adj dangerous, frightening
Example sentences :
  • This experience was harrowing, but it prepared his mind for the seeds of wisdom.
  • Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White
  • So ended that chapter in the harrowing history of Murray Davenport.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • The scene was harrowing, and only two of its incidents are material to this history.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • The Irish farmer is with the poet, who hits his harrowing anguish to a hair.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
  • We will not dwell upon the harrowing events of the next few days.
  • Extract from : « The Masked Bridal » by Mrs. Georgie Sheldon
  • Sir Donald listened with patient sympathy to these harrowing details.
  • Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee
  • It was harrowing to be the children of a miser—for he must have a lot hoarded away.
  • Extract from : « In a Little Town » by Rupert Hughes
  • When he was in the most harrowing position, Brown gave him a swift kick.
  • Extract from : « Tess of the Storm Country » by Grace Miller White
  • I will spare the reader the harrowing details of that serious interview.
  • Extract from : « Follow My leader » by Talbot Baines Reed
  • She dismissed the harrowing thought of war—she would enjoy the calm of her quarry.
  • Extract from : « Patchwork » by Anna Balmer Myers

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