Distressed vs. Destressed — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Distressed and Destressed
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Distressed
Suffering distress
The distressed parents of wayward youths.
Destressed
Simple past tense and past participle of destress
Distressed
Economically blighted; impoverished
Distressed communities.
Distressed
At risk of being foreclosed on
Distressed real estate.
Distressed
For sale at a low price, as from being damaged, especially at a price below market value
Distressed merchandise.
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Distressed
Intentionally marred or faded to convey an antique or used look
Distressed furniture.
Distressed denim.
Distressed
Anxious or uneasy
I'm distressed that sexy John hasn't answered my calls. I hope nothing bad happened to him on the way here.
Distressed
(of merchandise, etc.) damaged
Distressed
(of a property) offered for sale after foreclosure
Distressed
(of furniture, etc.) faded or abused in order to appear old, or antique
Distressed
Simple past tense and past participle of distress
Distressed
Facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty; as, distressed companies need loans and technical advice.
Distressed
Experienceing a generalized feeling of distress.
Distressed
Suffering severe physical strain or discomfort; as, he dropped out of the race, clearly distressed and having difficulty breathing.
Distressed
Emotionally upset.
Distressed
Facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty;
The troubled car industry
Distressed companies need loans and technical advice
Financially hard-pressed Mexican hotels are lowering their prices
We were hard put to meet the mortgage paymentng
It was apparent that the magazine was in trouble
Found themselves in a bad way financially
Distressed
Generalized feeling of distress
Distressed
Suffering severe physical strain or distress;
He dropped out of the race, clearly distressed and having difficulty breathing
The victim was in a bad way and needed immediate attention
Distressed
Afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief;
Too upset to say anything
Spent many disquieted moments
Distressed about her son's leaving home
Lapsed into disturbed sleep
Worried parents
A worried frown
One last worried check of the sleeping children
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