distraught
/dɪsˈtɹɔːt/adjective
Deeply hurt, saddened, or worried; distressed.
Example sentence
- “His distraught widow cried for days, feeling very alone.”
Featured as word of the day on September 5, 2028.
Related words
distressPhysical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature.distortTo bring something out of shape, to misshape.diverge(of lines or paths) To run apart; to separate; to tend into different directions.distinctCapable of being perceived very clearly.diverseConsisting of many different elements; various.dissonanceA harsh, discordant combination of sounds.