distressed
Definitions
Suffering from extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
Having the appearance of being aged or worn, typically for decorative effect.
In a state of financial difficulty or insolvency.
Examples
The distressed passenger signaled for help after the ship began to take on water.
She looked visibly distressed when she heard the news about the sudden cancellation.
The charity provides support to distressed families who are struggling to pay their rent.