distraught

comparative more distraught · superlative most distraught

1. Deeply hurt, saddened, or worried; incapacitated by distress.

   His distraught widow cried for days, feeling very alone.

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   […]Karius was a danger to his own team, responsible for Madrid’s two other goals and last seen wandering aimlessly around the pitch – alone, distraught and clearly traumatised – to ask forgiveness, hands clasped, from the thousands of Liverpool supporters.

   2018 May 26, Daniel Taylor, “Liverpool go through after Mohamed Salah stops Manchester City fightback”, in The Guardian (London)

   Harry was said to be “distraught” about the decision, made just days before the family was due to arrive, but was reportedly keen to find a way to make the trip work.

   2026 June 28, Josh Halliday, quoting Prince Harry, “Prince Harry may cancel UK family visit after being refused police protection”, in The Guardian, →ISSN

   Synonyms: distressed, heartsore, pained, agonised/agonized, tormented, tortured

2. Mad; insane.

   Synonyms: cracked, demented, 5150, bananas, barking, barking mad, fey, buggish