distressed
/dɪˈstɹɛst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Anxious or uneasy.
Adjective
Examples
She is distressed because she can't find her keys.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Damaged.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “distressed” mean?
Anxious or uneasy.
Is “distressed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.