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distraught

[dih-strawt] / dɪˈstrɔt /


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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

She was distraught as she packed their few belongings into plastic bags and said she had no money to start a new life.

From New York Times

There were protests, accusations of racist and aggressive policing, demands for reform, and distraught family members speaking out, often flanked by civil rights leaders.

From New York Times

The other is less deft and more distraught.

From Washington Post

“Once the general sale got canceled, everyone just felt really, really distraught,” Turner said.

From New York Times