1. A dream that causes anxiety, unease, or emotional distress to the dreamer, often characterized by troubling or unsettling content
She woke up from a distressing dream that left her feeling anxious for hours.
Ela acordou de um sonho angustiante que a deixou ansiosa durante horas.
2. A nightmare or troubling nocturnal experience that provokes worry or disturbance
The distressing dream haunted him throughout the day.
O sonho angustiante o assombrou durante todo o dia.