distressed
adjective
dis·tressed
di-ˈstrest 
: of, relating to, or experiencing economic decline or difficulty
federal grants for distressed cities
Examples of distressed in a Sentence
She felt emotionally and physically distressed.
The government provided funds to the economically distressed city.
Donations were given to financially distressed families.
Recent Examples on the Web
In the photos, Kardashian wears a nude bodysuit, distressed leg warmers and gloves along with a leather corset that, just like her Met Gala look, made her waist look teeny-tiny.
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Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
The bar cart’s subtly distressed rattan frame is the perfect addition to a modern organic home.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
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Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
The bar cart’s subtly distressed rattan frame is the perfect addition to a modern organic home.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for distressed
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“Distressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distressed. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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