distressed

[dɪˈstrest]

distressed Definition

• 1. suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain
• 2. in financial difficulties

Using distressed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "distressed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She looked distressed when she heard the news.

• Example

  The company is in a financially distressed state.

• Example

  The distressed mother searched for her lost child.

• Example

  He was distressed by the sight of the injured animal.

distressed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for distressed

• upset
• troubled
• worried
• anguished
• harassed

Antonyms for distressed

• calm
• composed
• content

Phrases with distressed

• distressed jeans

  jeans that have been treated to appear faded, worn, or ripped

  Example

  She wore a pair of distressed jeans with a white t-shirt.

• distressed property

  a property that is in poor condition and in need of repair or renovation

  Example

  The real estate agent showed us a distressed property that needed a lot of work.

• distressed debt

  debt that is in default or close to being in default

  Example

  The hedge fund specializes in distressed debt investments.

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Summary: distressed in Brief

The term 'distressed' [dɪˈstrest] refers to a state of anxiety, sorrow, or pain, as well as financial difficulties. It can describe people, such as 'The distressed mother searched for her lost child,' or properties, such as 'The real estate agent showed us a distressed property that needed a lot of work.' 'Distressed' also extends into phrases like 'distressed jeans,' which are treated to appear faded or worn, and 'distressed debt,' which is in default or close to being in default.