distraught

//dɪˈstrɔːt//
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Adjective

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more distraughtComparative
most distraughtSuperlative
1

Deeply upset and agitated, especially from emotional distress such as grief, anxiety, or worry.

She was distraught when she heard the news of her father's accident.

2

In a state of extreme mental anguish or desperation.

She was distraught after hearing the tragic news about her family.

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