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distressed

adjective
/dɪˈstrɛst/

Meaning

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example Sentences

She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.

Example Expressions

in distress

Synonyms

anxious, upset, troubled, worried, uneasy

Antonyms

calm, relaxed, content

Collocations

deeply distressed, distressed condition, distressed call, emotionally distressed

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