distressed
/dɪˈstɹɛst/
verb
- 1
To cause strain or anxiety to someone.
- 2
To retain someone’s property against the payment of a debt; to distrain.
- 3
To treat a new object to give it an appearance of age.
“She distressed the new media cabinet so that it fit with the other furniture in the room.”
adjective
- 1
Anxious or uneasy
“I'm distressed that John hasn't answered my calls. I hope nothing bad happened to him on the way here.”
- 2
(of merchandise, etc.) damaged
- 3
(of a property) offered for sale after foreclosure
- 4
(of furniture, etc.) faded or abused in order to appear old, or antique
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