ofdistress distress

Meanings

• noun

  A state of intense emotional or mental suffering.

  - "She was in a state of distress after hearing the news."
  - "The survivors were in a state of distress after the shipwreck."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ofdistress distress
stress , dress , impress , caress

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Variants

List of all variants of ofdistress distress that leads to same result
distressful , distressfully , distressfulness , distressfulnesses

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Etymology

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The word 'distress' comes from the Old French 'destres' meaning 'powerless' or 'helpless'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'distress' is also used in finance to refer to a situation where a borrower is unable to repay a debt.

2. In the Middle Ages, 'distress' was used to refer to the seizure and sale of a debtor's property to pay off their debts.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiety: Anxiety is a related concept to distress, as it is a feeling of fear, worry, or apprehension that can lead to distress.

2. Depression: Depression is a related concept to distress, as it is a mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness.

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Culture

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The concept of distress has been explored extensively in literature and art, particularly in the context of tragedy and suffering. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character Ophelia is driven to distress and ultimately madness.

How to Memorize "ofdistress distress"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'distress', visualize a person in a state of intense emotional or mental suffering, such as crying or with a worried expression.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize the word 'distress', associate it with the feeling of being powerless or helpless.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize the word 'distress', use the mnemonic 'DIsTress' to remember the letters in the word.

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