distressed

Meanings

• adjective

  feeling intense worry or anxiety, especially about something that one has little or no control over

  - "After losing her job, she was distressed about her financial situation."
  - "The refugees were in a state of distress due to the harsh conditions in the camp."

• verb

  damage or ruin (something) so that it cannot be repaired or restored

  - "The storm distressed the old wooden bridge, making it unsafe for traffic."
  - "The careless driver distressed the car by hitting a tree."

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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 distressed
impressed , dressed , vexed , perplexed , complexed

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Variants

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distressed , distress , distresses , distressing , distressingly , distrest

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'tormented' or 'disturbed', 'distressed' comes from the Old French word 'destreir', which meant 'to tear apart' or 'to torment'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'distressed' is often used to describe damaged or distressed denim jeans, which have been treated to look worn and faded.

2. In the 17th century, 'distressed' was used to describe a type of decorative wallpaper with a rough, textured surface.

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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. stress: A state of mental or emotional tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

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Culture

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In literature, 'distressed' has been used to describe the emotional state of characters in various works, such as Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'. It has also been used metaphorically to describe damaged or ruined objects, such as in the phrase 'a distressed property'.

How to Memorize "distressed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a worried expression, biting their nails and pacing back and forth. This can help you remember the emotional sense of the word 'distressed'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'distressed' with the feeling of being overwhelmed or out of control. Think of a time when you felt that way and recall the details of the situation to help you remember the meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Distressed means you're under duress'. This can help you remember the meaning of the word and its associated emotional state.

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