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
But distressed Gen Zers can take a bit of solace from the Millennial experience.
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Allison Morrow, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
So far, the city has spent around $28 million in aid to distressed tenants and landlords, $23 million on eviction protection and tenant outreach and $56.8 million on loans to accelerate the development of affordable multifamily housing projects.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Private equity firms also played a significant role post-pandemic, when buying of distressed assets (European hotels and resorts) peaked in the first quarter of 2021, according to S&P Global.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Inadvertently, the state placed two groups, distressed farmers and legacy growers, in the same room, while both of them were caving under financial pressure.
—Wesley Parnell, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2024
One such distressed sawfish was spotted in Cudjoe Bay in the Florida Keys on April 5.
—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
Allison Morrow, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
So far, the city has spent around $28 million in aid to distressed tenants and landlords, $23 million on eviction protection and tenant outreach and $56.8 million on loans to accelerate the development of affordable multifamily housing projects.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Private equity firms also played a significant role post-pandemic, when buying of distressed assets (European hotels and resorts) peaked in the first quarter of 2021, according to S&P Global.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Inadvertently, the state placed two groups, distressed farmers and legacy growers, in the same room, while both of them were caving under financial pressure.
—Wesley Parnell, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2024
One such distressed sawfish was spotted in Cudjoe Bay in the Florida Keys on April 5.
—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
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“Distressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distressed. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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