perturbing vs distressful

perturbing and distressful both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
perturbing	No	Yes	No	No
distressful	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, perturbing and distressful are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of perturbing include distressing, disturbing, troubling, worrisome, worrying.

perturbing (adjective)	distressful (adjective)
causing distress or worry or anxiety	causing distress or worry or anxiety