Distressed
Distressed adjective - Generalized feeling of distress.
Dysfunctional and distressed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dysfunctional" instead an adjective "Distressed".
Dysfunctional
Dysfunctional adjective - Impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ.
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Synonyms for Dysfunctional
Distressed and dysfunctional are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distressed" instead an adjective "Dysfunctional".
Nearby Word: dysfunction
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Dysfunctional and Distressed. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/distressed/dysfunctional
Distressed & Dysfunctional. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/distressed/dysfunctional>.
Dysfunctional or Distressed. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/distressed/dysfunctional.
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