be distraught

Frequency: 8.015.5 per million words

To be in a state of extreme anxiety or sorrow.

distraughtVERBS + distraught

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Examples (10)

  • The mother is absolutely distraught over her missing child.
  • He was distraught when he heard that he had failed the exam.
  • She was so distraught that she couldn't speak.
  • I can only imagine how distraught they will be when they find out.
  • The entire family was distraught after the fire destroyed their home.
  • Ever since the accident, he has been distraught and unable to work.
  • Why are you so distraught? What happened?
  • If I were in her position, I would be distraught too.
  • They were understandably distraught at the terrible news.
  • The player was distraught after missing the final penalty kick.