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distressed

/dɪˈstrɛst/
dis · tressed dɪ · ˈstrɛst
English Definition
adj. suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain
中文释义
痛苦的,忧虑的
Significado en Español
angustiado, afligido
한국어 뜻
고통받는, 괴로워하는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đau khổ, lo lắng
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Example Sentence

The distressed passengers waited for news.

焦虑不安的乘客们等待着消息。

Synonyms
upset troubled anguished
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “distressed”:

  1. A relaxed
  2. B calm
  3. C anguished
  4. D content
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C — anguished. “distressed” means adj. suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ mother searched frantically everywhere for her lost child.

  1. A calm
  2. B distressed
  3. C relaxed
  4. D cheerful
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B — distressed. “distressed” means adj. suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Common questions about “distressed”

What does “distressed” mean?

distressed — adj. suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain. In Chinese: 痛苦的,忧虑的.

How do you pronounce “distressed”?

distressed is pronounced /dɪˈstrɛst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dis · tressed.

How do you use “distressed” in a sentence?

The distressed passengers waited for news. (焦虑不安的乘客们等待着消息。)

What are synonyms for “distressed”?

upset, troubled, anguished — all close in meaning to distressed (adj. suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain).

Is “distressed” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. distressed appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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