Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
emotionally-distraught
adjective
/ɪˈmoʊʃənəli dɪˈstrɔt/
Definition
Experiencing overwhelming emotional distress or mental anguish.
Examples
- After hearing the news, she was emotionally distraught and could barely speak.
- He became emotionally distraught when he realized he had lost his job.
- The film was so moving that many viewers left the theater feeling emotionally distraught.
Meaning
Feeling deeply troubled or upset due to emotional turmoil.
Synonyms
- distressed
- upset
- troubled
- hysterical
- agitated
