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
Rooms have vintage furniture, beds with distressed leather headboards, gourmet mini bars with cocktail tables, in-room dining, and turndown service.
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Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2024
The drones, which come equipped with inflatable life rafts that can be dropped on distressed swimmers, have yet to conduct any rescues.
—CBS News, 12 July 2024
Being unable to soothe a distressed baby can threaten a parent's feeling of personal adequacy concerning their parenting skills.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
Special Teams Real Estate aims to provide quality and affordable housing (at least at market rate) while providing its partners with first-hand experience to learn more about the construction business, urban development and distressed investment opportunities.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 12 July 2024
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Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2024
The drones, which come equipped with inflatable life rafts that can be dropped on distressed swimmers, have yet to conduct any rescues.
—CBS News, 12 July 2024
Being unable to soothe a distressed baby can threaten a parent's feeling of personal adequacy concerning their parenting skills.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
Special Teams Real Estate aims to provide quality and affordable housing (at least at market rate) while providing its partners with first-hand experience to learn more about the construction business, urban development and distressed investment opportunities.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 12 July 2024
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“Distressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distressed. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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