😞distress

noun
/dɪsˈtrɛs/

Meaning

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example Sentences

He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.

Synonyms

misery, anguish, pain, sorrow

Antonyms

comfort, ease, happiness

Collocations

emotional distress, financial distress, physical distress, mental distress

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