Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
distress
noun/verb
/dɪsˈtrɛs/
Definition
Distress refers to a state of emotional suffering or pain, often resulting from difficult situations.
Examples
- After hearing the bad news, she was filled with distress.
- The loud noise caused him significant distress during the exam.
- He tried to help his friend who was in distress.
Meaning
The term can denote physical or mental anguish experienced due to various circumstances.
Synonyms
- suffering
- anguish
- grief
- trouble
- misery
