Psychological Distress

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a state of being unhappy, disappointed, or worried

verb to make someone feel unhappy, disappointed, or worried

adjective feeling or showing unhappiness, disappointment, or worry

  • She was visibly upset by the news of the company's bankruptcy.
  • He's really upset about not getting the promotion.
  • I can't believe she got so upset over a little joke.
  • The storm upset the calm of the ocean.

noun a period of personal turmoil and self-reflection that occurs later in life, similar to a midlife crisis

  • Many people experience a late-life crisis as they approach retirement age.
  • My dad is going through a late-life crisis and keeps buying sports cars.
  • I think my aunt is having a midlife crisis, or maybe it's a late-life crisis.
  • The company went through a late-life crisis when they had to downsize and restructure.