DISTRAIT Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

distrait

adjective

di-ˈstrā

Definition of distrait

as in agitated

feeling overwhelming fear or worry he grew more and more distrait as hours passed without confirmation that there were survivors of the plane crash

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The bison then appeared to become agitated and began running toward the pair.

— Sara Smart, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
The animal, clearly agitated, appeared to target the man in footage captured Friday at one of the park's campgrounds.

— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of agitated

Adjective

Claudia Morton, who lives near Durán Guerrero and his family and often waved to him, was distraught over the shooting.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 July 2026
On December 2, 1717, a distraught George Augustus and Caroline packed up their household and said goodbye to their children.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 9 July 2026

Definition of distraught

Adjective

Towns still rebuilding are hit by new floods Volunteer firefighters spent the night evacuating homes and answering frantic calls in Ingram, just up river from Hunt, said Ingram Mayor Claud Jordan.

— Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
The frantic antics and manic-yet-precise playing at times jaw-dropping.

— Steve Hochman, SPIN, 15 July 2026

Definition of frantic

Adjective

Christian is worried about Aaron’s gray jersey sportswear look because the fit will need to be perfect, and then, uh-oh, Aaron sews the bodysuit incorrectly and needs to start again.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026
The Polymarket spokesperson added that the company is worried about potential duplicative or conflicting compliance requirements that could harm innovation.

— Ananya Chetia,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Definition of worried

Adjective

The bear, seemingly frightened, quickly turns away from the boy and continues running, sliding under a boat parked in the driveway.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 7 July 2026
In May, a frightened horse rammed into another carriage, causing the vehicle to flip over, injuring the driver.

— ANDREA SACHS THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026

Definition of frightened

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