Distraught Definition & Meaning

distraught
adjective
  1. deeply agitated especially from emotion; "distraught with grief"

"Distraught" in song lyrics

See how distraught is used in real songs:

  • "All up in the place, confused and distraught"
    Twiztid — Bad Dream
  • "I was nervous, I was cryin and really distraught"
    Vinnie Paz f/ Liz Fullerton — Same Story (My Dedication)

Words that rhyme with distraught

Usage tips for "distraught"

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