1. feeling extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
2. showing signs of wear, damage, or aging, often deliberately created for decorative effect
Usage: often used to describe furniture or clothing
3. in serious trouble or difficulty, especially financially
Usage: formal

Examples

• She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
• The distressed mother searched everywhere for her lost child.
• He bought a distressed leather jacket with a vintage look.
• The antique store specialized in distressed furniture.
• The company’s distressed financial situation worried investors.
• Distressed jeans with holes and fading are popular among teenagers.
• The distressed building needed major repairs before it could be occupied.