adjective
- extremely upset and anxious; deeply troubled or agitated
Examples
- She was distraught after hearing the terrible news.
- The distraught mother searched everywhere for her missing child.
- He appeared distraught and couldn’t stop pacing the room.
- The family was distraught over their pet’s sudden illness.
- She became increasingly distraught as the deadline approached.
- His distraught expression revealed the depth of his worry.