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Distressed is an English word with synonyms like troubled or unhappy. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Distressed in a sentence

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Distressed meaning

  1. Anxious or uneasy.
  2. Damaged.
  3. Offered for sale after foreclosure.

Synonyms of Distressed

Using Distressed

  • The main meaning on this page is: Anxious or uneasy. | Damaged. | Offered for sale after foreclosure.
  • Useful related words include: troubled, unhappy, upset, disturbed.
  • In the example corpus, distressed often appears in combinations such as: distressed and, distressed by, the distressed.

Context around Distressed

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 28.2 words
  • Position in the sentence: 4 start, 11 middle, 5 end
  • Sentence types: 17 statements, 3 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Distressed

  • In this selection, "distressed" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 28.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, terribly, economically, same, debt, cities and woman stand out and add context to how "distressed" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include already extremely distressed at the and and least distressed cities on. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "distressed" sits close to words such as cavaliers, derivatives and nascar, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with distressed

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

And his strength is in the history of the oppressed and distressed people. (13 words)

But where was the “deep appeal” in the sight of a distressed child? (13 words)

Are you anticipating any dislocations or distressed asset sales in any of your markets going forward? (16 words)

A receptionist at the hotel known as Ms D said in a statement: 'The lady rushed out from the lift - she was very distressed and crying, her hair had been messed up and I can't say for certain but I believe I remember her neck being marked. (48 words)

A1 Cantina bid Britannia adios at the end of October and Willis got to Native Tongues-izing the room, adding the same distressed wall treatment that makes the original restaurant feel like it sits in a sleepy town in the middle of Mexico. (43 words)

Consumers distressed by rising inflation are in for a double dose of relief as the cost of cooking gas has dropped while other fuel prices are poised to go down for a fifth time next week. (36 words)

Are you anticipating any dislocations or distressed asset sales in any of your markets going forward? (16 words)

But where was the “deep appeal” in the sight of a distressed child? (13 words)

But why did Pippa see her husband reaching out toward the distressed woman, something he had been instructed never to do, and why doesn’t his story quite add up? (30 words)

Example sentences (20)

They will have some degree of difficulty executing a distressed exchange given their bonds aren't trading terribly distressed.

Distressed debt investing used to be about “conducting diligence and making judgments on businesses,” said Ty Wallach, a longtime hedge fund investor who now runs the distressed debt group at Atlas Merchant Capital.

We are one of the Top 10 most economically distressed cities in the nation, according to CityLab’s Sarah Holder in an article entitled America’s Most and Least Distressed Cities” on Sept. 26, 2017.

A1 Cantina bid Britannia adios at the end of October and Willis got to Native Tongues-izing the room, adding the same distressed wall treatment that makes the original restaurant feel like it sits in a sleepy town in the middle of Mexico.

A 32-year-old woman approached her to offer help, and the distressed woman handed her phone to the apparent good Samaritan to call emergency services on her behalf.

And his strength is in the history of the oppressed and distressed people.

A receptionist at the hotel known as Ms D said in a statement: 'The lady rushed out from the lift - she was very distressed and crying, her hair had been messed up and I can't say for certain but I believe I remember her neck being marked.

Are you anticipating any dislocations or distressed asset sales in any of your markets going forward?

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A stake in private equity is a holding in businesses that aren’t listed on the stock market, often early-stage companies or distressed firms.

At about midnight last Sunday, Emma made a distressed call to her sister Deborah who jumped in her car and drove to Surrey from London.

Based in the country’s denim capital of Kurashiki, the label boasts a whimsical workwear energy, with its distressed denim patchwork, bright, luau-ready floral motifs, and Southwest-inspired fleeces.

Big Ed wore a black polo shirt and jeans as he walked with a coffee in hand, while Liz was clad in a casual gray top, distressed jeans, and white tennis shoes.

Business rescue, provided for by the Companies Act, is an attempt to rehabilitate financially distressed companies by restructuring their affairs.

But where was the “deep appeal” in the sight of a distressed child?

But why did Pippa see her husband reaching out toward the distressed woman, something he had been instructed never to do, and why doesn’t his story quite add up?

Childs said in 2002 then-Mayor Jeff Lukken and then-City Manager Tom Hall led the council on a tour of some of the most distressed areas of the city.

Consumers distressed by rising inflation are in for a double dose of relief as the cost of cooking gas has dropped while other fuel prices are poised to go down for a fifth time next week.

Dear Distressed: I can imagine that your son might not welcome an in-depth discussion about this decision, because revisiting it is to revisit his own failure.

Detective Inspector Amanda Sykes, of Cumbria Police’s major incident team, said: ‘Woolveridge’s victims were already extremely distressed at the loss of their much loved pets, when he cruelly chose to prey on them.

Distressed Asset Opportunities across Sectors: These will span direct equity investments, at a compelling acquisition basis, and debt investments –refinancing, transitional mezzanine/bridge lending, etc.

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Common combinations with distressed

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "distressed" in a sentence?
An example: "They will have some degree of difficulty executing a distressed exchange given their bonds aren't trading terribly distressed." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "distressed" from authentic English texts.
What does "distressed" mean?
Distressed means: Anxious or uneasy.
What are synonyms of "distressed"?
Common synonyms of "distressed" include: troubled, unhappy, upset, disturbed, disquieted, stressed, euphoric, dejected. Plus 4 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "distressed" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "distressed", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.