Distressed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈstɹɛst/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Distressed is an adjective meaning Anxious or uneasy.
Meaning
Anxious or uneasy.
More Meanings
- (of merchandise, etc.) Damaged.
- (of a property) Offered for sale after foreclosure.
- (of furniture, etc.) Faded or abused in order to appear old, or antique.
- (finance, of securities) Experiencing financial or operational distress, default, or bankruptcy.
- simple past and past participle of distress
Example Sentences
distressed debt
Oh that thou wer't not, poore distreſſed ſoule.
She is distressed because she can't find her keys.
Wee are troubled on euery side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despaire,
Synonyms for distressed
Depending on context, synonyms include distraught, pained, unglued, tormented, tortured, troubled.
Antonyms for distressed
Common opposites include euphoric, happy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include troubled, worried, upset, stressed, hard-pressed, disturbed.
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