Definitions
- Describing a state of extreme sadness or anxiety. - Referring to a situation where someone is experiencing financial or emotional hardship. - Talking about an object that has been damaged or worn out.
- Describing a state of emotional turmoil or agitation. - Referring to a situation where someone is disappointed or angry. - Talking about a physical object that has been knocked over or moved from its original position.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative emotions.
- 2Both can be used to describe a person's emotional state.
- 3Both can be used to describe a situation or object that is in a negative state.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Distressed is a more intense emotion than upset.
- 2Cause: Distressed is often caused by a significant event or situation, while upset can be caused by minor events or situations.
- 3Duration: Distressed is a more prolonged emotion than upset.
- 4Focus: Distressed is more focused on the individual's internal state, while upset can also describe external events or situations.
- 5Usage: Distressed is less commonly used in everyday language than upset.
Remember this!
Distressed and upset are both negative emotions that can be used to describe a person's emotional state or a situation/object that is in a negative state. However, distressed is a more intense and prolonged emotion that is often caused by significant events or situations, while upset can be caused by minor events or situations and is less intense. Additionally, distressed is less commonly used in everyday language.
