dictionary.pt

dictionary.pt

distress

nounfeminineformaluncommon/ɐ.fli.ˈsɐ̃w̃/a·fli·ção

Definition

1

A state of great moral suffering or anguish; deep sorrow of the soul.

Usage examples

The news of her son's illness filled her with distress.
His face showed moving distress.

Common combinations

deep distresscause distressmoment of distresscry of distress