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View usage for: (dɪstrɔːt) adjectiveIf someone is distraught, they are so upset and worried that they cannot think clearly. His distraught parents were being comforted by relatives. Synonyms: frantic, wild, desperate, mad More Synonyms of distraught distraught in British English (dɪˈstrɔːt) adjective1. distracted or agitated Word origin C14: changed from obsolete distract through influence of obsolete straught, past participle of stretchdistraught in American English (dɪˈstrɔt) adjective1. extremely troubled; mentally confused; distracted; harassed SIMILAR WORDS: ˈabˈsent-minded Word origin ME, var. of distrait Examples of 'distraught' in a sentencedistraught Her distraught dad felt it was important to show the reality of terminal illness.He didn't seem distraught or upset in any way.I came home absolutely distraught because it was my dream job.There have been things over the years that have left me heartbroken, distraught, upset.We also see how she helps distraught family members cope with the loss of a loved one.My parents are simply distraught as the medals are irreplaceable.She was in floods of tears and absolutely distraught.He only knew what it meant from seeing how distraught his mother was.They have been receiving intensive counselling and during the interviews they were clearly distraught.The distraught family have been left praying for a miracle.The appalled actor instantly apologised and was clearly distraught to have offended.His family were too distraught to speak yesterday.Most of them were absolutely distraught.The mother was distraught - she was being sick.The cousin's distraught mum arrived just as her comatose son was discovered.He was absolutely distraught afterwards and fully co-operative.Her distraught mother said she'd had no idea.This distraught dad told me that the previous night, he had gone out to sit by the family pool.They were upset and distraught.Sleep 'I am pretty distraught.The two-year-old's distraught dad picked him up and rushed outside screaming for help.She said: 'I am distraught by the sudden loss of my best friend. In other languagesdistraught British English: distraught ADJECTIVE If someone is distraught, they are so upset and worried that they cannot think clearly. His distraught parents were being comforted by relatives. - American English: distraught
- Brazilian Portuguese: desesperado
- Chinese: 心烦意乱的
- European Spanish: consternado
- French: éperdu
- German: verzweifelt
- Italian: sconvolto
- Japanese: 取り乱した
- Korean: 제 정신이 아닌
- European Portuguese: desesperado
- Latin American Spanish: consternado
Chinese translation of 'distraught' adj -
心烦(煩)意乱(亂)的 (xīnfán yìluàn de)
Definition upset or agitated Her parents were distraught until they heard the good news. Synonyms mad distracted worked-up out of your mind at the end of your tether wrought-up Additional synonymsShe seemed agitated about something. Synonyms upset, worried, troubled, disturbed, shaken, excited, alarmed, nervous, anxious, distressed, rattled (informal), distracted, uneasy, unsettled, worked up, ruffled, unnerved, disconcerted, disquieted, edgy, flustered, perturbed, on edge, fazed, ill at ease, hot under the collar (informal), in a flap (informal), hot and bothered (informal), antsy (informal), angsty, all of a flutter (informal), discomposed, flapping (informal) Definition causing anxiety She admitted she was still anxious about the situation. Synonyms uneasy, concerned, worried, troubled, upset, careful, wired (slang), nervous, disturbed, distressed, uncomfortable, tense, fearful, unsettled, restless, agitated, taut, disquieted, apprehensive, edgy, watchful, jittery (informal), perturbed, on edge, ill at ease, twitchy (informal), solicitous, overwrought, fretful, on tenterhooks, in suspense, hot and bothered, unquiet (literary), like a fish out of water, antsy (informal), angsty, on pins and needles, discomposed Definition overwhelmed He was beside himself with anxiety. Synonyms distraught, desperate, mad, distressed, frantic, frenzied, hysterical, unbalanced, uncontrolled, deranged, berserk, delirious, unhinged, very anxious, overwrought, apoplectic, at the end of your tether |