C1adjectiveemotions
US/dɪˈstrɑːt/
UK/dɪˈstrɔːt/
extremely upset and worried, so that you cannot think clearly
In context
The distraught parents searched the beach for hours for their missing son.
She was distraught when her dog was hit by a motorbike.
A distraught player sat on the pitch in tears after the final whistle.
Words that go with distraught
adjective + noun
- distraught parentsPolice spoke to the distraught parents late into the night.
- distraught motherA distraught mother called the radio station for help.
adjective + preposition
- distraught overHe was distraught over the loss of his job.
- distraught atFans were distraught at the news of the singer's death.
adverb + adjective
- completely distraughtShe was completely distraught and could not speak.