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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They’re made from solid wood that’s distressed and features a rustic white wash and metal handles.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
Today Jews are distressed about the things that are said in public — and one need not turn to fiction to find the kind of attacks on American Jews that felt nearly impossible in this country in the decades immediately after World War II.
—Rachel Gordan, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
In another video, captured moments later, a different officer approached a distressed Franklin, who was seated in the back seat of a police car.
—Maia Nehme, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025
The distressed cast iron makes these hooks ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
Today Jews are distressed about the things that are said in public — and one need not turn to fiction to find the kind of attacks on American Jews that felt nearly impossible in this country in the decades immediately after World War II.
—Rachel Gordan, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
In another video, captured moments later, a different officer approached a distressed Franklin, who was seated in the back seat of a police car.
—Maia Nehme, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025
The distressed cast iron makes these hooks ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
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“Distressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distressed. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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