distressed

adjective
UK: /dɪˈstrest/
US: /dɪˈstrest/

  1. Very worried and upset.

    1. She was distressed about the exam results because she failed it.
    2. He seemed distressed after hearing the news, his face was very pale and drawn.

  2. Suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

    1. The cat was distressed and needed help fast from the vet.
    2. The distressed passengers waited anxiously for news about their delayed flight.

Synonyms

worried anxious upset troubled
distressed transitive-verb

  1. To make someone feel very worried and unhappy.

    1. It distressed me that she didn't call me back last night.
    2. The thought of failing the course deeply distressed him, he couldn't focus.

  2. To cause sorrow or anxiety to.

    1. The accident distressed many local people in our small community.
    2. News of the layoffs distressed the employees, who feared for their jobs.
distressed transitive-verb

  1. To give a slightly damaged or worn look to something.

    1. I distressed the jeans myself with sandpaper and scissors easily.
    2. The furniture was distressed to give it a rustic, antique appearance in the house.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "distressed" in English means: Very worried and upset., Suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain..

The phonetic transcription of "distressed" is /dɪˈstrest/ in British English and /dɪˈstrest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "distressed": worried, anxious, upset, troubled.

Example usage of "distressed": "She was distressed about the exam results because she failed it.". More examples on the page.