Basic Details
Word: Distressed
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling very sad, worried, or upset.
Synonyms: Upset, troubled, distressed
Antonyms: Calm, relaxed, content
Idioms and Phrases
- Distressed to the core: To be extremely upset or troubled about something. Example: "She was distressed to the core when she heard the bad news."
- In distress: To be in a state of severe emotional pain or worry. Example: "The child was in distress after losing his favourite toy."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After failing the test, he felt deeply distressed and didn't want to talk to anyone.
Example 2: The sudden news of their friend's accident left them all feeling distressed and anxious.
Example 3: She wrote in her diary about how distressed she felt after the argument with her best friend.
Fun Fact
The word "distressed" comes from the Latin word "distressus," which means "to be stretched apart." This reflects how emotional pain can feel like being pulled in different directions.
Famous Quote
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." Nelson Mandela
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "distressed" mean?
a) Happy and cheerful
b) Feeling very sad or worried
c) Excited and joyful
d) Calm and relaxed
Answer: b) Feeling very sad or worried
2. Which of these is a synonym of "distressed"?
a) Content
b) Upset
c) Calm
d) Relaxed
Answer: b) Upset
3. Which of these is an antonym of "distressed"?
a) Troubled
b) Upset
c) Calm
d) Distressed
Answer: c) Calm
4. Which sentence uses "distressed" correctly?
a) She felt distressed after receiving a compliment.
b) He was distressed when he lost his way in the city.
c) They felt distressed at the exciting news.
d) The puppy was distressed when it played with its toys.
Answer: b) He was distressed when he lost his way in the city.
5. What does "in distress" mean?
a) Full of joy
b) In a state of happiness
c) In a situation causing severe worry or pain
d) Enjoying a calm day
Answer: c) In a situation causing severe worry or pain
