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distraught

The correct spelling is distraught.

How to pronounce distraught

adjective

IPA: /dɪsˈtɹɔːt/

Say it like: Dis-trau-ght

The correct spelling is distraught. Deeply hurt, saddened, or worried; distressed. For example: "His distraught widow cried for days, feeling very alone."

Usage Examples

His distraught widow cried for days, feeling very alone.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Deeply hurt, saddened, or worried; distressed.
  2. 2.Mad; insane.

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