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Maya was distraught when she could not find her lost dog.
What does Distraught mean?
Distraught means very upset and unable to feel calm.
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Very upset and unable to feel calm.
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What does distraught mean?
Distraught means very upset and unable to feel calm.
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WordDistraught.
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MeaningDistraught means very upset and unable to feel calm.
ExampleExample: Maya was distraught when she could not find her lost dog.
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2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
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- dih · strawt
- Strongest beat
- strawt
- Ending
- strawt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on strawt.
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Synonyms
Words like Distraught
distressedUse when someone feels very upset or troubled.
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calmUse when someone feels peaceful and steady.
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Word family
Distraught word family
Base word
distract
noun
distress
A feeling of deep worry or upset.
adjective
distracted
Unable to pay full attention.
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Distraught is stronger than annoyed; it means someone is very upset.
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