Distress

Distress is when you feel very worried, sad, or hurt, like when you lose a favorite toy or have a big problem that makes you feel upset.

Examples

• When the dog got lost in the park, it caused a lot of distress for its owner.
• In the story, the hero felt great distress when he couldn't find his missing friend.
• Seeing her friend cry made Mia feel distress because she wanted to help her feel better.

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