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.
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There is also the Butter Sway romper offered in assorted hues that would easily pair with a denim jacket and chunky distressed boots.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 May 2024
The video shows the increasingly distressed passengers trapped below deck with fire blocking a staircase and an escape hatch.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 May 2024
The video shows the increasingly distressed passengers trapped below deck with fire blocking a staircase and an escape hatch.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for distressed
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“Distressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distressed. Accessed 9 May. 2024.
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