distressed

• Beschreibt einen Zustand starker Angst, Trauer oder Schmerz; wird auch für Gegenstände oder Materialien verwendet, die absichtlich gealtert oder abgenutzt sind.

Describes a state of extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain; also used to describe objects or materials that are deliberately aged or worn.

1. Anxious or upsetB2formal

   Feeling or showing extreme worry, sadness, or pain.

   Verzweifelt

   • She was visibly distressed after hearing the bad news.
   • The child looked distressed when he lost his toy.
   • He felt distressed about the financial situation.

   Synonymeagitatedanxiousmiserableperturbedtroubledupsetworriedwretched

   Antonymecalmcomposedcontentuntroubled

2. In financial difficultyC1formalbusiness

   Experiencing serious financial problems or hardship.

   In finanziellen Schwierigkeiten

   • The company is in a distressed state and may need to sell assets.
   • Distressed properties are often sold at a discount.
   • The bank offered help to distressed homeowners.

   Synonymebankruptdestitutehard upimpoverishedinsolventpenniless

   Antonymeaffluentprosperoussolvent

3. Damaged or wornB2informal

   Deliberately made to look old, damaged, or worn for aesthetic effect.

   Gealtert

   • She bought a pair of distressed jeans from the vintage store.
   • The furniture has a distressed finish that gives it character.
   • Distressed leather jackets are very fashionable this season.

   Synonymeagedbatteredfadedvintageweatheredworn

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass man bei jemandem oder etwas Angst, Sorge, Kummer oder Schmerz hervorruft; jemanden bedrücken oder quälen.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone or something to feel anxiety, sorrow, or pain; to cause distress.

1. Cause anxiety or sufferingB2formal

   To cause someone to feel extremely upset, worried, or in pain.

   Angst oder Leid verursachen

   • The news of the accident distressed her deeply.
   • It distresses me to see animals being mistreated.
   • He was distressed by the constant criticism.

   Synonymeafflictagitategrieveharrowpaintormenttroubleupsetvexworry

   Antonymecalmcomfortconsolereassuresoothe

2. Cause physical pain or hardshipB2formal

   To cause physical discomfort, pain, or difficulty.

   Schmerz zufügen

   • The long walk distressed his injured leg.
   • The extreme cold distressed the hikers.
   • The tight shoes distressed her feet.

   Synonymeafflictailhurtpaintormenttorturetrouble

   Antonymecomfortrelievesoothe