Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
distraughtly
adverb
/dɪˈstrɔtli/
Definition
In a state of mental conflict or emotional turmoil, often due to distress or worry.
Examples
- She was distraughtly searching for her lost dog in the neighborhood.
- After hearing the bad news, he wandered distraughtly through the streets.
Meaning
When someone acts distraughtly, they are expressing feelings of extreme anxiety, sorrow, or frustration.
Synonyms
- frantically
- desperately
- agitatedly
- upset