Distressed
Distressed adjective - Generalized feeling of distress.
Hinky and distressed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hinky" instead an adjective "Distressed".
Hinky
Hinky adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.
Usage example: after noticing that the driver seemed hinky, the border guard demanded that he submit to an inspection of his vehicle
Distressed and hinky are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distressed" instead an adjective "Hinky".
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Hinky and Distressed. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/distressed/hinky
Distressed & Hinky. N.p., 2016. Web. 08 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/distressed/hinky>.
Hinky or Distressed. 2016. Accessed August 08, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/distressed/hinky.
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