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distressed

/dɪˈstrɛst/ adjective · British & US
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What does distressed mean?

adjective

Feeling or showing great worry or unhappiness; severely troubled or upset. Causing or showing great concern or anxiety.

Example

"The distressed family was struggling to cope with the loss of their home."

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