distraught

[dih-strawt] / dɪˈstrɔt /

ADJECTIVE

very upset, worked-up

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitated anxious concerned confused crazy distressed frantic hysterical mad perturbed tormented troubled

WEAK

addled beside oneself bothered crazed discomposed distracted distrait flustered harassed in a panic like a chicken with its head cut off muddled nonplussed nuts out of one's mind overwrought rattled raving shook-up thrown unglued unscrewed unzipped wild worried

Antonyms

STRONGEST

balanced calm collected composed cool happy peaceful reasonable sane sound unconcerned untroubled unworried

WEAK

gladdened pleased

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

The woman said she was "distraught" and the encounter lasted about a minute.

From BBC

Slater appeared visibly distraught — throwing his helmet, slamming his hand on the cart and burying his face in his hands.

From Los Angeles Times

Those who remained were so distraught the company called in grief counselors.

From Los Angeles Times

Flemming was distraught but took it in stride with Papa’s help.

From Los Angeles Times