Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
distraught
adjective
/dɪˈstrɔːt/
Definition
Deeply upset and agitated, often due to emotional conflict or stress.
Examples
- She was distraught after receiving the news of her friend’s accident.
- His distraught expression made it clear that he was struggling to cope with the situation.
Meaning
Feeling a strong emotional disturbance that can lead to confusion and distress.
Synonyms
- distressed
- upset
- agitated
- frantic
- hysterical
