distressed

[dih-strest] / dɪˈstrɛst /

ADJECTIVE

upset

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afflicted agitated anxious distraught jittery miffed perturbed shaky troubled

STRONG

bothered bugged concerned discombobulated distracted dragged exercised harassed peeved ripped saddened shook spooked tormented wired worried wrecked

WEAK

all torn up antsy basket case bummed out bundle of nerves cut up disconsolate distrait fidgety hyper in a stew in a tizzy inconsolable jumpy shook-up shot down strung-out unconsolable unglued up the wall uptight wretched

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm cool happy peaceful pleased untroubled

STRONG

unworried

WEAK

collected comforted glad joyful

Example Sentences

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I dress like I’m in a grunge band and wear distressed jeans and Nirvana or Pearl Jam band shirts, and I always rock a flannel.

From Literature

The badger was looking at him, her face pinched with the most distressed expression.

From Literature

After the war, Jacob, back in Louisiana, bought up distressed plantations, and Bernard returned to “this rough, rural, ruined place” to help run their business and agricultural empire.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both leading shows star Stephen Graham, and he is nominated for best actor for his role as a distressed dad in Adolescence.

From BBC

On the morning of 16 October 2024, she became increasingly distressed and was placed on a high level of one-to-one observations.

From BBC

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