Attention
Attention noun - A focusing of the mind on something.
Distress and attention are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Distress" instead a noun "Attention".
Nearby Words: attentive, attentively
How words are described
| good | good attention | good distress |
| physical | physical attention | physical distress |
| complete | complete attention | complete distress |
| considerable | considerable attention | considerable distress |
| Other adjectives: obvious, real, constant, massive, extreme, great, intense, serious, little, bad, personal, incredible, less, unnecessary, slightest, further, extra, significant, greater, medical, parental. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- In Fragment, Henders Isle is brought to the world's attention after a distress beacon lures a passing research vessel to investigate.
Source: Distress Call -
At the ball, Lucy Steele is heard gossiping with Robert Ferrars about Marianne's attempts to attract Willoughby's attention and they happily gawk at her emotional distress.
Source: Film / Sense and Sensibility -
And Reid gets a fair share of attention as well, for those who like their men pretty, nerdy, and in distress
Source: Mr Fanservice / Live-Action TV
Cite this Source
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