distressed
adjective
dis·tressed
di-ˈstrest 
: of, relating to, or experiencing economic decline or difficulty
federal grants for distressed cities
Examples of distressed in a Sentence
She felt emotionally and physically distressed.
The government provided funds to the economically distressed city.
Donations were given to financially distressed families.
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The Arkansas Economic Development Commission said Thursday that the zones are economically distressed census tracts that are designated to encourage long-term private investment in local communities through federal tax incentives.
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Dylan Sherman,
Arkansas Online,
2 July 2026
Each features clouded bubbles to suggest aging, and the Air Max 90 takes the idea further with a distressed upper in the Infrared colorway.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring distressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
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Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
After the sale, and amid the 2008 global financial crisis, Caudwell began acquiring distressed real estate.
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
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Dylan Sherman,
Arkansas Online,
2 July 2026
Each features clouded bubbles to suggest aging, and the Air Max 90 takes the idea further with a distressed upper in the Infrared colorway.
—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring distressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
After the sale, and amid the 2008 global financial crisis, Caudwell began acquiring distressed real estate.
—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for distressed
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“Distressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distressed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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