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Defiantly vs Distressed - What's the difference?

defiantly | distressed |

As an adverb defiantly

is in a defiant manner.

As an adjective distressed is

anxious or uneasy.

As a verb distressed is

(distress).

defiantly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a defiant manner.
    • English misspellings

    distressed

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • anxious or uneasy
    • I'm distressed that John hasn't answered my calls. I hope nothing bad happened to him on the way here.
  • (of merchandise etc) damaged
  • (of a property) offered for sale after foreclosure
  • (of furniture etc) faded or abused in order to appear old, or antique

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (distress)