What does the word "Harrowing" mean?

• The required answer is - Extremely distressing or painful.

• Harrowing (adjective)
English Meaning: Making you feel very upset because you are very shocked or frightened. // Extremely Painful.
Bangla Meaning: মর্মভেদী, চরম দূর্দশাপূর্ণ।

Example Sentence:
1. They returned a few months later with harrowing news of an attack at sea by pirates.
2. Stephanie reveals the near-tragic personal story that compelled her into this harrowing career.

Source:
1. Merriam-Webster.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.