distressed
adjective/dɪˈstrest/
/dɪˈstrest/
- very upset and anxious
- He was too distressed and confused to answer their questions.
Extra ExamplesTopics Feelingsc1- Her distressed boyfriend has been interviewed by police.
- I was very distressed to hear that Joseph has been forced to flee.
- She was in a somewhat distressed state when she came to see me.
- suffering pain; in a poor physical condition
- When the baby was born, it was blue and distressed.
- (of a piece of clothing or furniture) made to look older and more worn than it really is
- a distressed leather jacket
- (formal or business) having problems caused by lack of money
- They buy up financially distressed companies.
- The charity helps kids in distressed situations.
- a map showing economically distressed areas in the state
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