<p><strong>Adjective:</strong></p><ul><li>showing or suffering from distress; worried or upset: They got a call from a distressed mother whose child had gone missing.</li><li>characterized by poor conditions or lack of resources: The distressed economy has left many families struggling to make ends meet.</li><li>(of merchandise or property for sale) damaged, out-of-date, or used: The library periodically sells off distressed books.</li><li>(of real estate) foreclosed and offered for sale: Some investors seek out distressed properties to buy at a low price and make a profit on.</li><li>(of furniture) purposely blemished or marred so as to give an antique appearance: The distressed wooden chest in the corner of the room added a touch of rustic charm.</li><li>(of fabric or clothing) made or processed to appear faded, wrinkled, frayed, or worn, as if from long, steady use: Our best-selling jeans are the ones in distressed denim.</li></ul>