distress

1 of 3

noun

dis·tress di-ˈstres How to pronounce distress (audio)

law

: seizure and detention of the goods of another as pledge (see pledge entry 1 sense 1) or to obtain satisfaction of a claim by the sale of the goods seized

: something that is distrained

: pain or suffering affecting the body, a bodily part, or the mind : trouble

gastric distress

The patient showed no obvious signs of distress.

severe emotional distress

voiced their distress over the delays

: a painful situation : misfortune

: a state of danger or desperate need

a ship in distress

distress

2 of 3

verb

distressed; distressing; distresses

transitive verb

: to subject to great strain or difficulties

homes distressed by poverty

archaic : to force or overcome by inflicting pain

: to cause to worry or be troubled : upset

don't let the news distress you

: to mar (something, such as clothing or wood) deliberately to give an effect of age

a distressed table

distressed jeans

distressingly

di-ˈstre-siŋ-lē How to pronounce distress (audio)

adverb

distress

3 of 3

adjective

: offered for sale at a loss

distress merchandise

: involving distress goods

a distress sale

Example Sentences

Noun Citizens voiced their distress over delays in fixing the problem. The patient showed no obvious signs of distress. He suffered severe emotional distress as a result of the accident. Verb don't let all the bad news distress you

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Northwest Seaplanes flight, carrying Hilty's family members and others from Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands en route to a Seattle suburb, went down in the waters of the Puget Sound on Sunday afternoon without sending a distress call.

Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2022 The 40-foot boat had set sail from Lisbon, Portugal, on Sunday morning, and sent a distress signal just before 9 p.m. on Monday, Reuters reported, citing the coast guard.

Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 4 Aug. 2022 The sailor, who has been identified by Spanish news media as Laurent Camprubi, sent out a distress signal on Monday when his sailboat, the Jeanne SOLO Sailor, capsized about 14 miles from the coast of Spain’s Sisargas Islands.

Paulina Villegas, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022 Our intrepid explorers receive a distress signal from fellow Starfleet ship the U.S.S. Constellation and rush to its aid.

Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2022 The Spanish coast guard said the 40-foot Jeanne Solo Sailor sent out the distress signal just before 8:30 p.m. (2 p.m. ET) about 14 miles from the Sisargas Islands off Spain’s northwestern Galicia region.

Sara Mhaidli, NBC News, 4 Aug. 2022 Upside down – An upside-down flag is considered a distress signal.

Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 30 June 2022 Then, a human yowl cuts through with the urgency of a distress signal.

New York Times, 27 June 2022 The adult crane was doing its unique distress call, warning its offspring, known as a colt, of a potential threat.

Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2022

Verb

Dogs can detect sound frequencies between two and three times higher than humans can, so loud noises can easily distress them.

Griffin Wiles, The Indianapolis Star, 1 July 2022 Fireworks can distress and cause problems for animals, people at home, and those with post-traumatic stress disorder, said Brockton City Council President John Lally.

Matt Yan, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022 In their zeal to prepare for a shooting emergency on their campuses, school districts across the nation have gravitated toward hyperreal simulations like these, despite some experts’ concerns that the realism may distress or traumatize kids.

Laura Newberrystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2022 The rapidly aging population and shrinking workforce could severely distress China's economic and social stability.

Nectar Gan And Steve George, CNN, 1 Dec. 2021 In 2017, a ship from the aid group Sea-Watch responded to distress calls from a sinking migrant boat.

Ian Urbina, The New Yorker, 28 Nov. 2021 Within the last 12 months, to what extent did the following issue(s) cause you distress?

Genny Beemyn, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2021 But Brightline trains, many contended, would reduce property values, pose a safety risk from derailments, distress the mental health of students at schools near the tracks and threaten wildlife and wetlands in and near the community.

Kevin Spear, orlandosentinel.com, 20 July 2021 His back legs kept giving out, too, which appeared to distress him.

Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 27 May 2021

Adjective

But the policy itself, which requires all patients who test positive to be isolated, including young children and babies, has caused significant levels distress among parents.

Simone Mccarthy And Yong Xiong, CNN, 4 Apr. 2022 The post-distress investing segment is particularly attractive right now.

George Schultze, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021 The attractiveness of investing in both public and private post-distress equities in this part of the cycle will likely remain very interesting for the medium-term.

George Schultze, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021 Both of these post-distress firms still look attractive on an after-tax cash flow basis versus their peers.

George Schultze, Forbes, 16 Apr. 2021 Going forward, many more firms emerging from the COVID crisis will have large NOLs that can benefit their post-distress shareholders.

George Schultze, Forbes, 16 Apr. 2021 Thys didn’t hang any of the flags upside down, but these are clearly distress symbols.

Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2020 See More

Legal Definition

distress

noun

dis·tress

: seizure and detention of the goods of another as pledge or to obtain satisfaction of a claim by the sale of the goods seized

specifically : seizure by a landlord of a tenant's property to obtain satisfaction of arrearages in rent

Note: Distress is regulated by statute where available. It has been held unconstitutional by some courts.

: pain or suffering affecting the body, a bodily part, or the mind see also emotional distress

单词	distressing
释义	distress 1 of 3 noun dis·tress di-ˈstres 1 law a : seizure and detention of the goods of another as pledge (see pledge entry 1 sense 1) or to obtain satisfaction of a claim by the sale of the goods seized b : something that is distrained 2 a : pain or suffering affecting the body, a bodily part, or the mind : trouble gastric distress The patient showed no obvious signs of distress. severe emotional distress voiced their distress over the delays b : a painful situation : misfortune 3 : a state of danger or desperate need a ship in distress distress 2 of 3 verb distressed; distressing; distresses transitive verb 1 : to subject to great strain or difficulties homes distressed by poverty 2 archaic : to force or overcome by inflicting pain 3 : to cause to worry or be troubled : upset don't let the news distress you 4 : to mar (something, such as clothing or wood) deliberately to give an effect of age a distressed table distressed jeans distressingly di-ˈstre-siŋ-lē adverb distress 3 of 3 adjective 1 : offered for sale at a loss distress merchandise 2 : involving distress goods a distress sale Synonyms Noun affliction agony anguish excruciation hurt misery pain rack strait(s) torment torture travail tribulation woe Verb agitate ail alarm alarum bother concern derail discomfort discompose dismay disquiet distemper distract disturb exercise flurry frazzle freak (out) fuss hagride perturb undo unhinge unsettle upset weird out worry See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun Citizens voiced their distress over delays in fixing the problem. The patient showed no obvious signs of distress. He suffered severe emotional distress as a result of the accident. Verb don't let all the bad news distress you Recent Examples on the Web Noun The Northwest Seaplanes flight, carrying Hilty's family members and others from Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands en route to a Seattle suburb, went down in the waters of the Puget Sound on Sunday afternoon without sending a distress call. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2022 The 40-foot boat had set sail from Lisbon, Portugal, on Sunday morning, and sent a distress signal just before 9 p.m. on Monday, Reuters reported, citing the coast guard. Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 4 Aug. 2022 The sailor, who has been identified by Spanish news media as Laurent Camprubi, sent out a distress signal on Monday when his sailboat, the Jeanne SOLO Sailor, capsized about 14 miles from the coast of Spain’s Sisargas Islands. Paulina Villegas, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022 Our intrepid explorers receive a distress signal from fellow Starfleet ship the U.S.S. Constellation and rush to its aid. Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2022 The Spanish coast guard said the 40-foot Jeanne Solo Sailor sent out the distress signal just before 8:30 p.m. (2 p.m. ET) about 14 miles from the Sisargas Islands off Spain’s northwestern Galicia region. Sara Mhaidli, NBC News, 4 Aug. 2022 Upside down – An upside-down flag is considered a distress signal. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 30 June 2022 Then, a human yowl cuts through with the urgency of a distress signal. New York Times, 27 June 2022 The adult crane was doing its unique distress call, warning its offspring, known as a colt, of a potential threat. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2022 Verb Dogs can detect sound frequencies between two and three times higher than humans can, so loud noises can easily distress them. Griffin Wiles, The Indianapolis Star, 1 July 2022 Fireworks can distress and cause problems for animals, people at home, and those with post-traumatic stress disorder, said Brockton City Council President John Lally. Matt Yan, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022 In their zeal to prepare for a shooting emergency on their campuses, school districts across the nation have gravitated toward hyperreal simulations like these, despite some experts’ concerns that the realism may distress or traumatize kids. Laura Newberrystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2022 The rapidly aging population and shrinking workforce could severely distress China's economic and social stability. Nectar Gan And Steve George, CNN, 1 Dec. 2021 In 2017, a ship from the aid group Sea-Watch responded to distress calls from a sinking migrant boat. Ian Urbina, The New Yorker, 28 Nov. 2021 Within the last 12 months, to what extent did the following issue(s) cause you distress? Genny Beemyn, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2021 But Brightline trains, many contended, would reduce property values, pose a safety risk from derailments, distress the mental health of students at schools near the tracks and threaten wildlife and wetlands in and near the community. Kevin Spear, orlandosentinel.com, 20 July 2021 His back legs kept giving out, too, which appeared to distress him. Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 27 May 2021 Adjective But the policy itself, which requires all patients who test positive to be isolated, including young children and babies, has caused significant levels distress among parents. Simone Mccarthy And Yong Xiong, CNN, 4 Apr. 2022 The post-distress investing segment is particularly attractive right now. George Schultze, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021 The attractiveness of investing in both public and private post-distress equities in this part of the cycle will likely remain very interesting for the medium-term. George Schultze, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021 Both of these post-distress firms still look attractive on an after-tax cash flow basis versus their peers. George Schultze, Forbes, 16 Apr. 2021 Going forward, many more firms emerging from the COVID crisis will have large NOLs that can benefit their post-distress shareholders. George Schultze, Forbes, 16 Apr. 2021 Thys didn’t hang any of the flags upside down, but these are clearly distress symbols. Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Noun, Verb, and Adjective Middle English destresse, from Anglo-French destresce, from Vulgar Latin districtia, from Latin districtus, past participle of distringere* — see distrain First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing distress adult respiratory distress syndrome acute respiratory distress syndrome distress signal/call in distress respiratory distress syndrome distress signal adult respiratory distress syndrome acute respiratory distress syndrome distress signal/call in distress respiratory distress syndrome distress signal Kids Definition distress 1 of 2 noun dis·tress di-ˈstres 1 : physical or mental pain or suffering 2 : a state of danger or desperate need The ship was in distress. distress 2 of 2 verb distressed; distressing : to upset or cause to worry The news distressed her. Medical Definition distress noun dis·tress dis-ˈtres : pain or suffering affecting the body, a bodily part, or the mind gastric distress respiratory distress Legal Definition distress noun dis·tress 1 : seizure and detention of the goods of another as pledge or to obtain satisfaction of a claim by the sale of the goods seized specifically : seizure by a landlord of a tenant's property to obtain satisfaction of arrearages in rent Note: Distress is regulated by statute where available. It has been held unconstitutional by some courts. 2 : pain or suffering affecting the body, a bodily part, or the mind see also emotional distress History and Etymology for distress Anglo-French destrece, literally, tightness, anguish, deprivation, from Old French, ultimately from Late Latin districtus severe, from past participle of distringere to hinder, punish see distrain distressing 1 of 2 adjective 1 as in disturbing causing worry or anxiety distressing signs that another war might be imminent Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance disturbing unsettling troubling frightening upsetting frightening disquieting troublesome scary worrisome discomforting shocking perturbing nasty scary horrible terrifying nagging disconcerting terrible discouraging disheartening alarming demoralizing dismaying troublous discomposing dire dispiriting discomfiting daunting chilling dreadful horrifying dread fearful intimidating harassing ghastly forbidding frightful direful horrendous formidable persecutory fearsome hair-raising persecutive Antonyms & Near Antonyms reassuring calming soothing settling comforting consoling relaxing dreamy narcotic inviting sedative tranquilizing quieting tranquillizing lulling pacifying See More 2 as in tragic of a kind to cause great distress the distressing death of our favorite actor Synonyms & Similar Words tragic unfortunate tragical distressful disturbing shocking heartbreaking unsettling terrible deplorable painful regrettable horrible sickening lamentable grievous heartrending alarming dire sad affecting troublesome woeful awful traumatic dreadful severe unlucky fearful horrifying touching unbearable disastrous miserable moving vexatious overwhelming harrowing pitiful poignant crushing perturbing excruciating intolerable wretched doleful piteous calamitous raging ruthful sharp Antonyms & Near Antonyms gratifying rewarding pleasing satisfying comforting encouraging heartening inspiring fortunate happy heartwarming lucky cheering See More 3 as in unsettling marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings the distressing habit of constantly fiddling with her hair Synonyms & Similar Words disturbing unsettling uneasy distressful unnerving disquieting anxious tense agitating worrisome nervous restless creepy embarrassing fraught troublesome nerve-racking nerve-wracking hairy nail-biting discouraging bothersome disheartening strained foreboding awkward misgiving unrestful restive Antonyms & Near Antonyms calming easy peaceful comfortable tranquil quiet restful quieting pacific See More distressing 2 of 2 verb present participle of distress as in alarming to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy don't let all the bad news distress you Synonyms & Similar Words alarming disturbing distracting worrying unsettling concerning bothering upsetting discomforting disquieting haunting angering dismaying agitating irritating annoying perturbing plaguing embarrassing confusing aggravating ailing unhinging undoing exasperating derailing exercising rattling discomposing discouraging disconcerting distempering fussing frazzling vexing hagriding harassing galling mortifying flurrying irking disheartening discomfiting alaruming nettling weirding out unnerving bugging jarring pestering dispiriting chafing fretting confounding demoralizing riling harrying grating getting bedeviling freaking (out) flustering daunting discountenancing peeving chivying putting off chivvying putting out piquing shaking up nonplussing abashing fazing nonplusing Antonyms & Near Antonyms soothing calming composing settling quieting tranquilizing alleviating tranquillizing allaying assuaging mollifying pacifying placating conciliating appeasing propitiating See More
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