distressed
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
distressed
/dɪˈstrɛst/
adjective
distressed
/dɪˈstrɛst/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of DISTRESSED
1
[more distressed; most distressed]
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feeling or showing extreme unhappiness or pain
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He was very distressed [=upset] about the accident.
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She felt emotionally and physically distressed.
2
[more distressed; most distressed]
somewhat formal
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not having enough money
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experiencing financial trouble
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The government provided funds to the economically distressed city.
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Donations were given to financially distressed families.
3
— used to describe something (such as a piece of clothing or furniture) that has been made to look old or to look like something that has been used a lot
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a distressed pair of jeans
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distressed leather
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a distressed oak table
