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Synonyms & Similar Words
afflictions
agonies
anxieties
apprehensions
concerns
difficulties
discomforts
dissatisfactions
hardships
horrors
miseries
misfortunes
ordeals
pains
plights
problems
sorrows
sufferings
troubles
tribulations
upheavals
worries
adversities
calamities
despairs
disasters
distressings
harassments
hardships
misadventures
predicaments
struggles
torments
unpleasantnesses
Meaning of Distresses
The primary meaning of the word "Distresses" is a state of great suffering or anxiety.
Definitions
- A state of great suffering, anxiety, or need
- A condition of being in great trouble or difficulty
- A feeling of extreme anxiety or fear
Etymology of Distresses
The word "Distresses" originated from the Old French word "destres", which is derived from the Latin word "districtus", meaning "pressed" or "constrained"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a state of great suffering or hardship, and has evolved to encompass a range of emotions and experiences, including anxiety, fear, and trouble
Example Uses
- The family was in great distress after losing their home in the fire
- The company is experiencing financial distress and may have to declare bankruptcy
- The patient was in distress and required immediate medical attention
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
comforts
delights
enjoyments
happiness
joys
pleasures
satisfactions
bliss
calmness
contentments
easiness
felicities
glee
gratifications
happinesses
peacefulness
reliefs
serenities
tranquilities
well-beings
blissfulness
cheerfulness
euphorias
felicitousness
gladness
jubilations