Distraught and Upset

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Distraught adjective - Feeling overwhelming fear or worry.

Usage example: distraught relatives waiting to learn whether there were any survivors of the plane crash

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Upset is a synonym for distraught in worried topic. In some cases you can use "Upset" instead an adjective "Distraught".

Upset adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.

Usage example: she was upset by the unexplained change in plans

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Distraught is a synonym for upset. You can use "Distraught" instead an adjective "Upset".

Nearby Word: upsetting

That was the first of many times where Asuka was distraught and upset and Shinji embraced her to make her feel better and vice versa.

Source: Fanfic / A Crown of Stars
She was so upset and distraught she considered quitting of battling.

Source: Heroic BSOD / Anime and Manga
While Goren is distraught by his death, it's only because he's upset by what it means for the one who killed him.

Source: Asshole Victim / Live-Action TV

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