distress
noun
great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
have distressed
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present perfectof distress.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“I understand that the political turmoil that has besieged the country have distressed the public. Therefore, it is imperative that political stability is swiftly achieved through togetherness, and this includes cross-party cooperation,” he said.
From Reuters ● Aug. 22, 2021
The latest outcomes have distressed the scientists involved in the original experiments.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 18, 2017
The cream-colored walls sometimes have distressed patches, though it’s difficult to tell which are intentional and which are not.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2016
I've seen things that have distressed me in the past year.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 10, 2013
It would have distressed and appalled her had she made her début last winter.
From The Californians by Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn
