distress

Meanings

• noun

  A state of mental or emotional suffering or anxiety.

  - "She was in great distress after losing her job."
  - "The survivors of the shipwreck were in a state of distress."

• noun

  A state of urgency or need for help.

  - "The city declared a state of distress due to the flooding."
  - "The pilot sent a distress signal after the plane crash."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈstɹɛs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

eustress

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Synonyms

age , antique , patinate , anguish , harrow , martyr , tantalise , tantalize , torment , trouble , vex , distrain

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with distress
dress , impress , caress , express

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Variants

List of all variants of distress that leads to same result
distress , distresses , distressed , distressing , distressingly , distrest , distress call , distress signal , distress signal/call , acute respiratory distress syndrome , acute respiratory distress syndromes , adult respiratory distress syndrome , adult respiratory distress syndromes , respiratory distress syndrome , respiratory distress syndromes , in distress

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'destres', meaning 'afflicted, distressed'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'distress' is also used in law to describe a situation where a person is unable to pay their debts.

2. In mathematics, 'distress' is used to describe the condition of a material or structure under stress or pressure.

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Related Concepts

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1. anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

2. depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of energy.

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Culture

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In literature, distress is often used to describe the emotional state of characters, particularly in tragic stories. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation that is causing great anxiety or hardship.

How to Memorize "distress"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a worried expression and tears streaming down their face. Visualize the weight of the world on their shoulders.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'distress' with the feeling of being overwhelmed or in a state of great need.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym DISTRESS: D - Disturbed, I - In pain, S - Sad, T - Troubled, R - Responsive, E - Emotional, S - Struggling

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