IPA: /dɪˈstrɛs/
KK: /dɪˈstrɛs/
adjective
Definition: Relating to items that are sold at a loss or are in poor condition, often due to difficult circumstances.
Example: The store had a section for distress items that were heavily discounted.
noun
Definition: A state of extreme anxiety, pain, or discomfort, often related to mental suffering or physical hardship.
Example: She felt a deep sense of distress when she heard the bad news.
transitive verb
Definition: To cause someone to feel severe anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
Example: The news of the accident distressed her greatly.