as in agitated
feeling overwhelming fear or worry
distraught relatives waiting to learn whether there were any survivors of the plane crash
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Recent Examples of distraught
But the most heartbreaking scenes are of Bonnie, who is distraught and tearful after receiving hurtful messages online.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
He was followed by a distraught Nicole, whom Perrulli never saw again.
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Liz McNeil,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
With the departure of Mohan, fans are understandably distraught at the prospect of having to say goodbye to their fan-favorite Zoomer, too.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Sisto also breaks your heart as this distraught father is looking at the loss of his job, his house, and his daughter.
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Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for distraught
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
He was followed by a distraught Nicole, whom Perrulli never saw again.
—
Liz McNeil,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
With the departure of Mohan, fans are understandably distraught at the prospect of having to say goodbye to their fan-favorite Zoomer, too.
—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Sisto also breaks your heart as this distraught father is looking at the loss of his job, his house, and his daughter.
—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for distraught
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distraught
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Pitman grew even more agitated.
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Players grew agitated having to wait, but James was sending a message to Irving and the rest of his teammates.
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Now, multiple residents are left worried about what's to come next week with extremely hot temperatures in the forecast.
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With voters nationwide worried about inflation and the rising cost of living, some Californians might feel less inclined to provide full healthcare coverage to those lacking legal status.
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Even young raccoons can bite or scratch when frightened, and wild animals can carry parasites and diseases, says Rakestraw.
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When customers are frustrated, frightened, confused or considering leaving, those become high-risk moments.
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Here’s a recap of this week’s frantic pace.
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McKenna's death gained national attention after her disappearance in the middle of the night set off a frantic search for the teenager.
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Still, farmworkers across the country are scared to go to work.
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In Utah, doctors continue to reassure scared patients and lobby for better public health policy.
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Sunday, June 21, at a home in LaGrange, and the suspect’s 2-year-old daughter was among the terrified witnesses, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office said in court documents.
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Psilocybin, in particular, appears to be highly effective for helping people with terminal illnesses feel less terrified of dying.
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Scotland may have lost 0-1 to Morocco in a World Cup match at Boston Stadium on Friday, but the thing the Tartan Army was most upset about?
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Katie Wilson won an upset victory to lead Seattle last fall.
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“Distraught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distraught. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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