Meaning of the word distressed in English

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distressed

US /dɪˈstrest/

UK /dɪˈstrest/

suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example:

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She was deeply distressed by the news of her friend's illness.

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The lost child looked very distressed.

Synonym:

anxious upset worried troubled unhappy

Antonym:

calm composed relaxed happy content

(of furniture, leather, or clothing) given an appearance of age and wear

Example:

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The antique shop had many pieces of distressed furniture.

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He wore a pair of distressed jeans.

Synonym:

aged worn antiqued weathered faded

Antonym:

new pristine unworn polished smooth

cause (someone) to feel anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example:

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The constant criticism began to distress her.

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It distresses me to see you so unhappy.

Synonym:

upset trouble worry bother perturb

Antonym:

comfort soothe calm please delight

Related Word:

distress a damsel in distress