distress
/dɪˈstɹɛs/noun
Physical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature.
Example sentence
- “She distressed the new media cabinet so that it fit with the other furniture in the room.”
Related words
agitationA disturbance of personal tranquillity; disturbance of someone's peace of mind.apprehensionAnticipation, especially of unfavorable things such as dread or fear or the prospect of something unpleasant in the future.irritationThe state of being irritated.uneaseTrouble; misery; a feeling of disquiet or concern.annoyanceThe psychological state of being annoyed or irritated.alarmAny sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.