Distressed: meaning, definitions and examples

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distressed

[ dɪˈstrest ]

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feeling

suffering from extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Synonyms

agitated, anguished, upset, worried

Examples of usage

Her distressed expression indicated that something was seriously wrong.
The distressed mother pleaded for help in finding her missing child.

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state of object

showing signs of damage or wear

Synonyms

aged, damaged, weathered, worn

Examples of usage

The distressed furniture gave the room a rustic charm.
The distressed jeans were popular among the youth.

Translations

Translations of the word "distressed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 angustiado

🇮🇳 परेशान

🇩🇪 gestresst

🇮🇩 tertekan

🇺🇦 засмучений

🇵🇱 zaniepokojony

🇯🇵 困った (komatta)

🇫🇷 angoissé

🇪🇸 angustiado

🇹🇷 stresli

🇰🇷 괴로운 (goeroun)

🇸🇦 مضطرب

🇨🇿 zdrcený

🇸🇰 rozčúlený

🇨🇳 苦恼 (kǔnǎo)

🇸🇮 v stiski

🇮🇸 örvænting

🇰🇿 мазасызданған

🇬🇪 განრისხებული

🇦🇿 əsəbi

🇲🇽 angustiado

Word origin

The word 'distressed' originated from the Old French word 'destrecier', which meant 'to constrain' or 'to oppress'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include feelings of anxiety and pain, as well as the appearance of damage or wear. The modern usage of 'distressed' reflects its long history of describing both emotional and physical states of distress.

See also: distress, distressing, distressingly.