suffering from extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

I was distressed at the news of his death

the distressed relatives of his victims

(of furniture or clothing) having simulated marks of age and wear

a distressed leather jacket

cause (someone) anxiety, sorrow, or pain

I didn't mean to distress you

please don't distress yourself

give (furniture or clothing) simulated marks of age and wear

the manner in which leather jackets are industrially distressed