distressed

/dɪˈstrɛst/
adjective
  1. Feeling or showing great worry, sadness, or pain.
    • He was deeply distressed by the loss of his job.
    • She looked distressed when she heard the bad news.
    • The distressed child cried for his mother after getting lost in the store.
  2. Describing something that is in a damaged, worn, or poor condition, often intentionally for a decorative effect.
    • The furniture had a distressed finish that made it look like an antique.
    • The old barn had a distressed wooden exterior that photographers loved.
    • She bought a pair of distressed jeans with rips and faded patches.
  3. In financial difficulty; struggling with debt or lack of money.
    • Many families became distressed during the economic recession.
    • The company was financially distressed and had to sell off its assets.
    • The bank offered help to homeowners with distressed mortgages.
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