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distraught

/dɪˈstrɔːt/
dis · traught dɪ · ˈstrɔːt
English Definition
adj. very worried or upset
中文释义
极度不安的，心烦意乱的
Significado en Español
desconsolado, angustiado
한국어 뜻
심란한, 정신이 혼미한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đau khổ, rối trí
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Example Sentence

He was distraught after the accident.

事故后他心神不宁。

Synonyms
distressed agitated
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distraught (disturbed)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “distraught”: After hearing the unexpected news, Maria was too distraught to focus on her work.

  1. A calm
  2. B unsettled
  3. C relaxed
  4. D energetic
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B — unsettled. “distraught” means adj. very worried or upset

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ mother searched everywhere for her missing young child.

  1. A calm
  2. B distraught
  3. C relaxed
  4. D cheerful
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B — distraught. “distraught” means adj. very worried or upset

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Common questions about “distraught”

What does “distraught” mean?

distraught — adj. very worried or upset. In Chinese: 极度不安的，心烦意乱的.

How do you pronounce “distraught”?

distraught is pronounced /dɪˈstrɔːt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dis · traught.

How do you use “distraught” in a sentence?

He was distraught after the accident. (事故后他心神不宁。)

What are synonyms for “distraught”?

distressed, agitated — all close in meaning to distraught (adj. very worried or upset).

Is “distraught” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. distraught appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “distraught”?

distraught (disturbed)

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