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.
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The state has closed the books on its contract with MGT of America, which managed the financially distressed Gary Community School Corp. from 2017 to 2024.
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Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Last spring, Kylie Jenner rocked a pair of distressed Levi’s shorts in a snap shared on her Instagram.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
That’s why coach Michael Malone wasn’t too distressed by the result.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
Southern California officials are advising beachgoers to avoid distressed sea lions in the Malibu area.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Last spring, Kylie Jenner rocked a pair of distressed Levi’s shorts in a snap shared on her Instagram.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
That’s why coach Michael Malone wasn’t too distressed by the result.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
Southern California officials are advising beachgoers to avoid distressed sea lions in the Malibu area.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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 14 Mar. 2025.
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