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distressed
[ dih-strest ]
adjective
- showing or suffering from distress; worried or upset:
They got a call from a distressed mother whose child had gone missing.
We could tell from the distressed expression on his face that the news was bad.
- characterized by poor conditions or lack of resources:
The distressed economy has left many families struggling to make ends meet.
More help is needed for schools in distressed neighborhoods.
- (of merchandise or property for sale) damaged, out-of-date, or used:
The library periodically sells off distressed books.
- (of real estate) foreclosed and offered for sale:
Some investors seek out distressed properties to buy at a low price and make a profit on.
- (of furniture) purposely blemished or marred so as to give an antique appearance:
The distressed wooden chest in the corner of the room added a touch of rustic charm.
- (of fabric or clothing) made or processed to appear faded, wrinkled, frayed, or worn, as if from long, steady use:
Our best-selling jeans are the ones in distressed denim.
distressed
/ ɪˈٰɛ /
adjective
- much troubled; upset; afflicted
- in financial straits; poor
- (of furniture, fabric, etc) having signs of ageing artificially applied
- economics another word for depressed
Other Word Forms
- 徱·ٰ·· [dih-, stres, -id-lee], adverb
- 徱·ٰ··Ա noun
- ܲ·-徱·ٰ adjective
- ܲ·徱·ٰ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of distressed1
Example Sentences
The court heard Felton was distressed after finding out he was the father of a fellow teacher's child and had recently discovered Mr Pyke was in a relationship with the same teacher.
Train passengers were left "distressed" and "confused" when the driver of a packed train encouraged them to get off at a station for some fresh air – only to leave without them.
Immediately after, some 500 to 600 people were seen streaming out of the park, many looking distressed.
John Price KC, prosecuting, said Davenport, of Middleton Cheney in Northamptonshire, had been "distressed by how her father appeared".
Leaked video showed Israeli security staff shouting and insulting him as he became visibly distressed.
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