Nakalulunos (en. Distressing)

/na.ka.lu.lu.nos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Causing deep sadness or distress.
That news is distressing for everyone.
Ang balitang iyon ay nakalulunos para sa lahat.
Reflecting sad feelings.
His writing is full of distressing emotions.
Ang kanyang sinulat ay puno ng nakalulunos na emosyon.
Causing tears or distress.
The scene in the movie was truly distressing.
Ang eksena sa pelikula ay talagang nakalulunos na.

Etymology

Root word: 'lunó' with the auxiliary word 'na'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Distressing news
News that causes sadness.
Nakalulunos na balita

Related Words

affliction
Suffering or distress caused by strong emotions.
lunó

Slang Meanings

sad situation
The news about the affected people is really heartbreaking.
Yung balita tungkol sa mga apektadong tao, nakalulunos talaga.
extremely difficult
The stories I'm hearing on the radio are really heartbreaking.
Sobrang nakalulunos yung mga kwentong naririnig ko sa radyo.
intense emotion
His farewell party was heartbreaking because so many people cried.
Yung farewell party niya, nakalulunos kasi ang daming nag-iyak.