distraught
Example Sentences
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Amid the pandemonium, Cobolli comforted Bergs as his distraught opponent sat on the Belgium team bench with his head in his hands.
From BBC
"If it doesn't reopen, we will be distraught."
From Barron's
As news of the tragedy broke, distraught relatives have been speaking to the media.
From BBC
The distraught family of a 21-year-old woman found dead in a boatyard have said she will be greatly missed.
From BBC
Other Nigerians, distraught with the failure of their state to secure lives and property, have cheered the prospect of an American operation.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
