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
One such distressed sawfish was spotted in Cudjoe Bay in the Florida Keys on April 5.
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Jen Christensen, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
This particular pair offers a high-rise vintage look with a unique distressed split back pocket detail that sets them apart from others.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
There’s a small retail area for crafts like pottery, spices and other items in the neutral-toned setting with distressed brick and black accents.
—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Psychiatrists, Kunzel asserts, were not merely interested in caring for distressed patients or exerting their influence on the culture at large.
—Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 8 Apr. 2024
Barring that, read this… The DIY on distressed denim
The jeans that hold-up best to weathering and distressing are made of 100% cotton.
—Jane Herman, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
The design includes a distressed ombre pattern with blended shades of ivory and silver that gives it a mix of a modern and vintage feel.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
The banker is known for picking up distressed banking assets and making a great sum of money during the Great Recession.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024
Luckily, Veterinary Formula Solutions has come up with the perfect solution for our distressed pups - their Soothing and Deodorizing Oatmeal Shampoo.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Jen Christensen, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
This particular pair offers a high-rise vintage look with a unique distressed split back pocket detail that sets them apart from others.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
There’s a small retail area for crafts like pottery, spices and other items in the neutral-toned setting with distressed brick and black accents.
—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Psychiatrists, Kunzel asserts, were not merely interested in caring for distressed patients or exerting their influence on the culture at large.
—Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 8 Apr. 2024
Barring that, read this… The DIY on distressed denim
The jeans that hold-up best to weathering and distressing are made of 100% cotton.
—Jane Herman, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
The design includes a distressed ombre pattern with blended shades of ivory and silver that gives it a mix of a modern and vintage feel.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
The banker is known for picking up distressed banking assets and making a great sum of money during the Great Recession.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024
Luckily, Veterinary Formula Solutions has come up with the perfect solution for our distressed pups - their Soothing and Deodorizing Oatmeal Shampoo.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Distressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distressed. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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