distressed

[dɪˈstrest]

distressed Definition

  • 1suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain
  • 2in 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

Antonyms for distressed

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.