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be distraught
adjective
Deeply hurt, saddened, or worried; distressed.
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He was reported to be distraught.
Anne, his wife, she'll be distraught.
She returned to the café shortly afterwards and pretended to be distraught upon finding the body.
They are said to be distraught by their radicalised daughters' embedding into the regime.
Ms Cameron was said to be "distraught" after realising Nancy wasn't with them.
His death rocked Pakistan - another Bhutto dead - and Benazir was said to be distraught.
Afterwards I spoke to him expecting him to be distraught at coming so close.
Still, she was not believed to be distraught when Caroline's marriage ended two years ago.
Those on Merseyside will hardly be distraught if an acceptable bid fails to materialise.
I've worked hard so if I don't meet my offer I'll be distraught.
Parents of faith can be distraught when a son or daughter comes out.
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