Distressed and Tense

Distressed

Distressed adjective - Generalized feeling of distress.

Tense and distressed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tense" instead an adjective "Distressed".

Tense

Tense adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.
Usage example: was tense about the upcoming bar exam

Distressed and tense are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distressed" instead an adjective "Tense".

Nearby Words: tensing, tensed, tension, tenseness, tensely
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