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distraught

/dɪˈstrɔːt/ adjective · British & US
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What does distraught mean?

adjective

Feeling or showing great distress or anxiety, typically because of a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Example

"She was distraught when she lost her job, and it took her weeks to get back on her feet."

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