adjective

distressed

dih-STREHST

adjective

Very upset, anxious, or in pain.

"The distressed passengers waited for news of the delayed flight."

Deliberately made to look old or worn.

"The jeans came pre-ripped with a distressed finish."

How to Use Distressed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither emotionally upset, or (for furniture, clothing, etc.) artificially aged in appearance.

Common pairings

distressed leather financially distressed visibly distressed

more distressed comparative, most distressed superlative

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The _____ passengers waited for news of the delayed flight.

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