distraught
word
Definition
Feeling extremely upset, worried, or troubled, especially because of a difficult situation or loss.
Usage & Nuances
'Distraught' is a formal and strong word, used to describe intense emotional distress. Common with personal loss, bad news, or crises. Not used for mild worry. Collocates with 'look', 'seem', 'feel' ('he looked distraught').
Spanish: angustiado - desesperadoPortuguese (BR): angustiado - perturbadoPortuguese (PT): angustiado - perturbadoChinese (Simplified): 心烦意乱 - 极度不安Chinese (Traditional): 心煩意亂 - 極度不安Hindi: बेचैन - व्याकुलArabic: قلق للغاية - مضطربBengali: অত্যন্ত মর্মাহত - গভীরভাবে ব্যাকুলRussian: безутешный - убитый горемJapanese: 取り乱した - 動揺したVietnamese: quá đau buồn - quá tuyệt vọngKorean: 몹시 괴로워하는 - 충격에 휩싸인Turkish: perişan - çok üzgünUrdu: انتہائی غمزدہ - شدید پریشانIndonesian: sangat sedih - sangat terpukul
Example Sentences
She was distraught after losing her keys.
basic
His distraught parents searched all night.
basic
The teacher tried to comfort the distraught child.
basic
He looked absolutely distraught when he heard the news.
natural
After the accident, she was too distraught to speak.
natural
The dog went missing and its owner was visibly distraught.
natural