Distressed

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstrɛst/

Definitions of distressed

adjective a state of being in extreme sorrow or pain

Example Sentences

A1 She looked distressed when she couldn't find her keys.

A2 The distressed cat meowed loudly outside the door.

B1 The distressed mother called the police when her child didn't come home on time.

B2 The distressed homeowner watched helplessly as the fire consumed their house.

C1 The distressed passengers were relieved when the pilot announced they had safely landed.

C2 The distressed artist poured their emotions into a powerful piece of artwork.

Examples of distressed in a Sentence

formal The distressed woman sought help from the authorities after losing her home in a fire.

informal I could tell she was really distressed about the situation.

slang She was totally distressed over the breakup.

figurative The artist used distressed techniques to create a vintage look on the furniture.

Grammatical Forms of distressed

• past tense: distressed
• plural: distressed
• comparative: more distressed
• superlative: most distressed
• present tense: distresses
• future tense: will distress
• perfect tense: have distressed
• continuous tense: is distressing
• singular: distressed
• positive degree: distressed
• infinitive: to distress
• gerund: distressing
• participle: distressing

Origin and Evolution of distressed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'distressed' originated from the Old French word 'destresse', which came from the Latin word 'districtus' meaning 'pressed hard'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of physical pressure or hardship, the word 'distressed' evolved to also describe emotional or mental anguish over time.