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Distress

/dɪˈstres/
A feeling of great worry, anxiety, or pain

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Examples:

Celia did not notice how much the news had distressed Dorothea.

'In all dangers and distresses, I will remember that.'

For decidedly Esta's weak gray eyes and manner indicated distress.

Etymology:

etymology
Originating from Middle English distresse via Old French destrece, stemming from Latin districtus, meaning drawn apart or torn.

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