distressed
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.dis·tress·ed
adjective \-ˈstrest\Definition of DISTRESSED
: of, relating to, or experiencing economic decline or difficulty <federal grants for distressed cities>
See Examples of DISTRESSED
- She felt emotionally and physically distressed.
- The government provided funds to the economically distressed city.
- Donations were given to financially distressed families.
First Known Use of DISTRESSED
1613
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Rhymes with DISTRESSED
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