Definition of "distressed" in English

adjective

1. Anxious or uneasy.

   • I'm distressed that sexy John hasn't answered my calls. I hope nothing bad happened to him on the way here.

2. (of merchandise, etc.) Damaged.

3. (of a property) Offered for sale after foreclosure.

4. (of furniture, etc.) Faded or abused in order to appear old, or antique.

5. (finance, of securities) Experiencing financial or operational distress, default, or bankruptcy.

   • distressed debt

verb

1. simple past and past participle of distress