wrought (up)

adjective

Definition of wrought (up)next
as in perturbed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrought (up)
  1. alarmed
  2. troubled
  3. upset
  4. worried
  5. disquieted
  6. disturbed
  7. distraught
  8. distracted
Adjective
  • Overall, the survey suggests the industry is cautious but not alarmed.
    — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • On June 28th, tribal police received a tip that alarmed Ashley’s relatives.
    — Dateline NBC, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of alarmed
Adjective
  • The union has also raised questions about Cázares' role as fiscal advisor, pointing to her previous work overseeing other financially troubled school districts and questioning her compensation.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Politically speaking, Pompano Beach is a deeply troubled place these days.
    — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of troubled
Adjective
  • The Braves opted against parting with their most valuable prospects at the trade deadline, a decision that’s upset part of the fanbase and many around the organization but will require time to judge.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • It’s considered the biggest upset in the history of the tournament.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of upset
Adjective
  • But Russian ballistic missiles appear to be the threat that has Ukrainian’s leadership most worried.
    — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As students head back to school across Georgia, some parents are worried about more than academics.
    — Brian Unger, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of worried
Adjective
  • When Dodge promoted her talk on Instagram earlier this month, the post attracted nearly 1,300 comments, many of which were written by disquieted Dodge students and alumni.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of disquieted
Adjective
  • These were actors, hired to play the disturbed as a cover story for something even more disturbing.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
  • Its irregularities, grooves, nicks, and pockmarks heightened, rather than disturbed, the tranquillity of the space.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Definition of disturbed
Adjective
  • Some jurors cried while others looked distraught during the testimony.
    — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Leaving the Door Open For More S Pen fans were distraught when Samsung removed support for its beloved stylus from the Z Fold 7 in 2025.
    — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
Definition of distraught
Adjective
  • Taking advantage of his daughter’s distracted state of mind, Kenzo reached a sweaty hand toward her and tried to grasp her breast.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Morrison said this technology does offer the promise of never driving distracted or drunk like human drivers do, but robotaxis have had some problems.
    — Josh Funk, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of distracted
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