word
Distressed
Dih-STREHST
/dɪˈstrɛst/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
distressed
Dictionary meaning
Generalized feeling of distress.
Examples
- Distressed companies need loans and technical advice.
- I dropped out of the race, clearly distressed and having difficulty breathing.
Synonyms: dysphoric
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