Distressed Definition
distressed
- adjective
- facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty; "distressed companies need loans and technical advice"; "financially hard-pressed Mexican hotels are lowering their prices"; "we were hard put to meet the mortgage payment"; "found themselves in a bad way financially"
- generalized feeling of distress
- suffering severe physical strain or distress; "he dropped out of the race, clearly distressed and having difficulty breathing"
- afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief; "too upset to say anything"; "spent many disquieted moments"; "distressed about her son's leaving home"; "lapsed into disturbed sleep"; "worried parents"; "a worried frown"; "one last worried check of the sleeping children"
"Distressed" in song lyrics
See how distressed is used in real songs:
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"nation tee shirts distressed"
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"maternity jeans distressed"
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"keds distressed"
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Words that rhyme with distressed
Usage tips for "distressed"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "distressed" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for distressed to find words that pair well.