Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for distressed. Search instead for eisenfressern.
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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"She was often found distressed when we went in to visit."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Some investors fear loans in the funds are poised to become distressed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

“So you’ll go to a party full of strangers when you’re distressed, but you won’t when a friend asks you to hang out?”

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman