distressed

Example Sentences

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Her older sister Sarah was also seen by witnesses who described her as intensely distressed and panicked about Victoria.

From BBC

As the sentence was passed down some of Aaron's family left the court distressed.

From BBC

The volume of leveraged loans to software companies considered distressed doubled in January, according to tracking of that market by PitchBook LCD.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stalnuhhin said he had heard complaints from many distressed parents, adding that some hired tutors to help their children.

From Barron's

Neurodiverse people can become overwhelmed or distressed when surrounded by large numbers of people, which can bring on sensory overload or panic attacks.

From BBC