distraught

[dɪˈstrɔːt]

distraught Definition

extremely upset and anxious, so that you cannot think clearly.

Using distraught: Examples

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

  • Example

    She was distraught when she heard the news of her father's death.

  • Example

    The mother was distraught when her child went missing.

  • Example

    He was distraught over his failing grades.

  • Example

    The family was distraught after their house burned down.

distraught Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for distraught

Phrases with distraught

  • to be extremely upset and anxious

    Example

    She was in a state of distraught when she found out she had lost her job.

  • overcome with sadness due to a loss

    Example

    The family was distraught with grief after the sudden death of their loved one.

  • to be extremely upset and anxious about something

    Example

    He was distraught over the loss of his pet dog.

Origins of distraught

from Old French 'distrout', meaning 'to trouble or disturb'

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Summary: distraught in Brief

'Distraught' [dɪˈstrɔːt] is an adjective that describes being extremely upset and anxious, making it difficult to think clearly. It is often used to describe people who have experienced a traumatic event or loss, such as 'She was distraught when she heard the news of her father's death.' 'Distraught' can also be used in phrases like 'be in a state of distraught,' 'distraught with grief,' and 'distraught over something.'