distressed (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstrest/

Definition

Suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain; feeling extremely upset or worried.

Examples

• The distressed mother searched frantically for her missing child.

• He became visibly distressed when discussing his financial problems.

• The news of the accident left her feeling deeply distressed for days.

How to Use distressed

distressed by (prepositional phrase)

Upset or worried because of something. — "Many people were distressed by the sudden closure of the factory."

distressed about (prepositional phrase)

Feeling anxiety or concern regarding a particular issue. — "The students were distressed about their upcoming exams."

distressed at (prepositional phrase)

Upset or shocked by a specific event or situation. — "She was distressed at the lack of progress in the negotiations."

Synonyms of distressed

Words with a similar meaning to distressed:

• upset
• worried
• anxious
• troubled
• agonized

Antonyms of distressed

Words with the opposite meaning to distressed:

• calm
• relaxed
• content

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