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单词 distressed
释义

distressed

adjective

dis·​tressed di-ˈstrest How to pronounce distressed (audio)
: of, relating to, or experiencing economic decline or difficulty
federal grants for distressed cities

Example Sentences

She felt emotionally and physically distressed. The government provided funds to the economically distressed city. Donations were given to financially distressed families.
Recent Examples on the Web Nearly four decades ago, Oregon lawmakers sought to help economically distressed communities across the state entice new employers with a package of short-term tax breaks. oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2022 Wear the sweater now with a pair of distressed denim shorts and sandals for an end-of-summer vibe. Brittany Vanderbill, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2022 The settlement requires Frontier to spend $42.5 million over the next 3.5 years to upgrade DSL to fiber, with at least half the upgrades to be made in economically distressed areas. Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 1 Sep. 2022 The settlement requires Frontier to invest $42.5 million over the next 3.5 years to upgrade DSL internet service to fiber internet and that at least half of the upgrades be made in economically distressed urban and rural communities. Stephen Singer, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2022 Skip trowel wall texture has a distressed and uneven finish suited to a rustic and rural decor. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2022 The 30-inch top is made of solid wood, with natural grain and a distressed finish, and provides enough room to lay out service for two or snacks and drinks for four. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 7 Aug. 2022 One shopper paired the green shade with a polka-dot skirt and two others wore it with jeans and distressed denim shorts. Carly Kulzer, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2022 Designed for versatility, the dress can also be worn as a light jacket over distressed denim shorts. Angela Lei, Forbes, 15 Nov. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

distressed 1 of 2

adjective

1
as in troubled

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • troubled
  • perturbed
  • agitated
  • disturbed
  • upset
  • worried
  • unsettled
  • restless
  • restive
  • unrestful
  • anxious
  • fidgety
  • jittery
  • nervous
  • uneasy
  • uptight
  • jumpy
  • unquiet
  • hung up
  • edgy
  • tense
  • dithery
  • nervy
  • aflutter
  • het up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • calm
  • peaceful
  • quiet
  • restful
  • easy
  • tranquil
  • relaxing
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2
as in depressed

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • depressed
  • reduced
  • pinched
  • straitened
  • ruined
  • hardscrabble
  • poorish
  • bankrupt
  • deprived
  • disadvantaged
  • insolvent
  • possessionless
  • bankrupted
  • cash-strapped
  • tapped out
  • dispossessed
  • impoverished
  • busted
  • short
  • hand-to-mouth
  • needy
  • bust
  • poor
  • underprivileged
  • pauperized
  • destitute
  • famished
  • penniless
  • indigent
  • low
  • impecunious
  • penurious
  • threadbare
  • broke
  • beggarly
  • poverty-stricken
  • beggared
  • needful
  • unaffluent
  • skint
  • necessitous
  • down-and-out
  • hard up
  • dirt-poor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • affluent
  • wealthy
  • opulent
  • rich
  • moneyed
  • flush
  • fat
  • monied
  • comfortable
  • well-to-do
  • well-off
  • well-heeled
  • prosperous
  • deep-pocketed
  • silk-stocking
  • fat-cat
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distressed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of distress
as in alarmed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy don't let all the bad news distress you

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • alarmed
  • disturbed
  • distracted
  • worried
  • concerned
  • bothered
  • agitated
  • angered
  • unsettled
  • upset
  • annoyed
  • perturbed
  • disquieted
  • irritated
  • haunted
  • discomforted
  • dismayed
  • plagued
  • frazzled
  • confused
  • unhinged
  • discomposed
  • distempered
  • exasperated
  • embarrassed
  • derailed
  • rattled
  • flurried
  • ailed
  • exercised
  • harassed
  • aggravated
  • fussed
  • vexed
  • weirded out
  • discouraged
  • irked
  • harried
  • flustered
  • peeved
  • hagrode
  • disconcerted
  • undid
  • nettled
  • pestered
  • riled
  • fretted
  • mortified
  • alarumed
  • freaked (out)
  • chafed
  • bugged
  • disheartened
  • discomfited
  • dispirited
  • bedeviled
  • unnerved
  • galled
  • nonplussed
  • demoralized
  • confounded
  • piqued
  • put off
  • abashed
  • got
  • put out
  • jarred
  • grated
  • chivied
  • discountenanced
  • chivvied
  • daunted
  • nonplused
  • shook up
  • fazed
  • vext

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • soothed
  • calmed
  • composed
  • quieted
  • settled
  • tranquilized
  • tranquillized
  • alleviated
  • mollified
  • assuaged
  • allayed
  • pacified
  • appeased
  • placated
  • propitiated
  • conciliated
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