seem distraught

Frequency: 6.85.5 per million words

To appear to be very upset, based on observation.

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Examples (10)

  • The mother seemed distraught after hearing the news.
  • He seemed distraught during the entire meeting.
  • She seemed distraught when she couldn't find her child.
  • The witness seemed distraught while giving testimony.
  • My neighbor seemed distraught about losing her job.
  • The patient seemed distraught after the diagnosis.
  • He seemed distraught by his father's sudden illness.
  • The student seemed distraught over failing the exam.
  • She seemed distraught when her pet went missing.
  • The family seemed distraught at the funeral service.