distressed
adjective
dis·tressed
di-ˈstrest 
: of, relating to, or experiencing economic decline or difficulty
federal grants for distressed cities
Examples of distressed in a Sentence
She felt emotionally and physically distressed.
The government provided funds to the economically distressed city.
Donations were given to financially distressed families.
Recent Examples on the Web
Among other contributions, the council helps administer health screenings and vaccinations, mentor youth in distressed communities and provide fresh produce to thousands of people.
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Sabrina Bodon, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
The floor plan is open, with vaulted ceilings, distressed stucco walls and micro-cement floors.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
The Oxford shooter was an openly distressed minor living at home who was given no mental health care but access to a weapon.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 21 May 2024
Kohan Retail Investment Group bought Fairlane in spring 2023 and is known for buying struggling and sometimes distressed shopping malls.
—Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 20 May 2024
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Sabrina Bodon, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
The floor plan is open, with vaulted ceilings, distressed stucco walls and micro-cement floors.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
The Oxford shooter was an openly distressed minor living at home who was given no mental health care but access to a weapon.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 21 May 2024
Kohan Retail Investment Group bought Fairlane in spring 2023 and is known for buying struggling and sometimes distressed shopping malls.
—Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 20 May 2024
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“Distressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distressed. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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