Distress Selling

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstrɛs ˈsɛlɪŋ/

Definitions of distress selling

noun the act of selling something at a significantly lower price than its actual value due to urgent need or financial difficulties

Example Sentences

A1 Distress selling is when someone has to sell something quickly because they need money urgently.

A2 During tough economic times, distress selling becomes more common as people try to make ends meet.

B1 The farmer resorted to distress selling of his livestock to pay off his debts.

B2 The company's distress selling of excess inventory led to a significant loss in profits.

C1 The art collector engaged in distress selling of some valuable pieces to cover unexpected expenses.

C2 The real estate market crash forced many homeowners into distress selling of their properties at below market value.

Examples of distress selling in a Sentence

formal The economic downturn led to a rise in distress selling of assets by struggling companies.

informal When times get tough, some people resort to distress selling to make quick cash.

slang I heard John had to do some distress selling to cover his bills.

figurative In a panic, she resorted to distress selling her prized possessions to make ends meet.

Grammatical Forms of distress selling

• past tense: distress sold
• plural: distress sellings
• comparative: more distress selling
• superlative: most distress selling
• present tense: distress sells
• future tense: will distress sell
• perfect tense: has distress sold
• continuous tense: is distress selling
• singular: distress selling
• positive degree: distress selling
• infinitive: to distress sell
• gerund: distress selling
• participle: distress sold

Origin and Evolution of distress selling

First Known Use: 1789 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'distress selling' originated from the practice of selling goods or assets at a significantly reduced price due to urgent financial need or pressure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'distress selling' has become commonly used in economics and business contexts to describe the act of selling assets quickly to raise funds in times of financial crisis or distress.