distressed

• Décrit un état de détresse intense, de tristesse ou de douleur ; s'emploie aussi pour des objets ou matériaux volontairement vieillis ou usés.

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.

   en détresse, affligé

   • 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.

   Synonymesagitatedanxiousmiserableperturbedtroubledupsetworriedwretched

   Antonymescalmcomposedcontentuntroubled

2. In financial difficultyC1formalbusiness

   Experiencing serious financial problems or hardship.

   en difficulté financière

   • 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.

   Synonymesbankruptdestitutehard upimpoverishedinsolventpenniless

   Antonymesaffluentprosperoussolvent

3. Damaged or wornB2informal

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

   délibérément vieilli ou usé

   • 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.

   Synonymesagedbatteredfadedvintageweatheredworn

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de causer à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose de l'anxiété, de la tristesse ou de la douleur ; faire souffrir moralement.

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.

   causer de la détresse

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

   Synonymesafflictagitategrieveharrowpaintormenttroubleupsetvexworry

   Antonymescalmcomfortconsolereassuresoothe

2. Cause physical pain or hardshipB2formal

   To cause physical discomfort, pain, or difficulty.

   causer une douleur physique

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

   Synonymesafflictailhurtpaintormenttorturetrouble

   Antonymescomfortrelievesoothe