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Definitions

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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Nowhere is there any critical examination of this framing of distressed children as “clients” holding “goals” of changing themselves.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

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 • Mar. 26, 2026

Rayner said Harker's messages had left her "distressed and alarmed".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The pilot program, from 2027 through 2031, would award grants up to $10 million, based on the program’s funding, and prioritize recipients in economically distressed communities or qualified opportunity zones.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

I noticed that Samir had positioned himself between me and the distressed crowd.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.