distressed — extremely worried, upset, or troubled
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely worried, upset, or troubled
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈstrest/
Example Sentences
- My mom was distressed when she found my report card hidden under my bed.
- The distressed wooden table looked like it survived a zombie apocalypse.
- She was clearly distressed about her presentation tomorrow.
distressed
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈstrest/]
extremely worried, upset, or troubled
extremely worried, upset, or troubled
From distressed and stressed to feeling truly blessed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from Latin distringere, meaning 'to press apart' or 'to bind tightly.' The term evolved to describe a state of mental anguish or physical strain, where one feels emotionally compressed or constrained.
Breakdown
dis- (apart, asunder) + stringere (to bind, draw tight, constrain). The prefix dis- denotes separation or reversal, while stringere conveys the sense of tightening or pressing, combining to express the feeling of being pulled apart or pressed down.
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📝Examples
“My mom was distressed when she found my report card hidden under my bed.”
“The distressed wooden table looked like it survived a zombie apocalypse.”
“She was clearly distressed about her presentation tomorrow.”
“The cat looked distressed when it saw the empty food bowl.”
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