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Meaning of emotional distress
The primary meaning of "emotional distress" refers to a state of mental suffering or anguish.
Etymology of emotional distress
The term "emotional distress" is derived from the words "emotional" and "distress".
"Emotional" originates from the Old French word "emotif", meaning "excitable", which is derived from the Latin word "emovere", meaning "to stir up".
"Distress" comes from the Old French word "destressier", meaning "to distress", which is derived from the Latin words "dis" (meaning "opposite of") and "stringere" (meaning "to draw tight").
Synonyms
anguish
suffering
torment
pain
misery
woe
sorrow
grief
heartache
heartbreak
sadness
unhappiness
despondency
despair
hopelessness
distress
trauma
shock
upset
agitation
anxiety
nervousness
unease
discomfort
displeasure
dissatisfaction
frustration
irritation
exasperation
vexation
affliction
trouble
hardship
adversity
calamity
catastrophe
disaster
emotional pain
mental anguish
psychological distress
Definitions
- A state of mental suffering or anguish, often resulting from a traumatic or stressful event.
- * A feeling of intense sadness, sorrow, or grief that can interfere with a person's daily life and well-being.
Usage Examples
- The victim experienced emotional distress after witnessing the accident.
- * The company was sued for causing emotional distress to their employees.
- * The therapist helped her patient work through emotional distress related to a traumatic event.