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DISTRESSED

(adj., adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Distressed.

Distressed - as an adjective

Generalized feeling of distress

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dysphoric20unhappy17

Distressed - as an adjective satellite

Facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

Example: "Distressed companies need loans and technical advice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hard-pressedhard putin a bad way

Suffering severe physical strain or distress

Example: "He dropped out of the race, clearly distressed and having difficulty breathing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stressed9

Afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

Example: "Too upset to say anything"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disquieted21disturbed13upset7worried11

Distressed - as a verb

To cause strain or anxiety to someone.

To retain someone’s property against the payment of a debt; to distrain.

To treat a new object to give it an appearance of age.

Example: "She distressed the new media cabinet so that it fit with the other furniture in the room."

Example Sentences

"She looked distressed after hearing the bad news."
"The distressed child was comforted by his mother."
"The distressed jeans were all the rage in the fashion world."
"He could hear the distressed cry of the injured animal."
"The distressed furniture gave the room a vintage feel."
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Word Game Points

Is DISTRESSED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distressed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISTRESSED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DISTRESSED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distressed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTRESSED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DISTRESSED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distressed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTRESSED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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