Condition, ache, danger, adversity, affecting, age, and chip are all synonyms for distress. Happiness and comfort are these antonyms of distress. And here are another 121 synonyms for distress.
1. ache
2. difficulty
3. tribulation
4. pain
5. condition
Her voice showed clear distress yesterday.
The dog was in visible distress today.
He signaled for help in distress.
The distress call went unanswered initially.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Indispensable | Dispensable, superfluous, non-essential | Essential, crucial |
| Distinction | Similarity, uniformity | Difference, contrast |
| Sinister | Benevolent, kind | Menacing, threatening |
| Instruction | Confusion, misguidance | Order, command |
| Prestige | Disrepute, obscurity | Status, standing |
| Irresponsible | Responsible, sensible, serious | Reckless, rash |
| Refresh | Stale, draining | Reinvigorate, revitalize |
| Refreshing | Stale, draining | Invigorating, revitalizing |
| Inconsistent | Consistent, steady | Incompatible with, conflicting with |
| Threshold | End, limit | Doorstep, sill |
| Disdain | Admiration nd respect | Contempt, scorn |
| Discourse | Silence, quiet | Discussion, conversation |
| Loneliness | Companionship, togetherness | Isolation, friendlessness |
| Distort | Clarify, accurately represent | Twist, warp |
| Distorted | Clear, accurate | Warped, twisted |
| Unrealistic | Realistic, pragmatic, lifelike | Impractical, impracticable |
| Distraction | Focus, concentration | Diversion, interruption |
| Childish | Mature, sophisticated | Childlike, youthful |
| Discomfort | Comfort, ease | Pain, aches and pains |
| Resentment | Contentment, happiness | Bitterness, indignation |
| Disparity | Parity, similarity | Discrepancy, inconsistency |
| Priceless | Worthless, cheap | Of incalculable value/worth, of inestimable value/worth |
| Distant | Near, recent | Faraway, far off |
| At present | In the past, in the future | At the moment, just now |
| Present | Past, future, absent | In attendance, attending |
| Reckless | Careful, cautious, prudent | Rash, careless |
| Distance | Draw closer, friendliness | Interval, space |
| Disrespect | Respect, esteem | Contempt, lack of respect |
| Respectful | Disrespectful, rude | Deferential, reverent |
| Disturb | Calm, soothe | Disarrange, muddle |
| Restrict | Allow, permit | Limit, set/impose limits on |
| Restricted | Roomy, unlimited, unrestricted | Cramped, confined |
| Impression | Neglect, disregard | Feeling, sense |
| Relentless | Short-lived, irresolute, intermittent | Persistent, continuing |
| Treasure | Worthlessness, junk | Riches, valuables |
| Depress | Encourage, raise | Make sad, sadden |
| Depressing | Uplifting, encouraging | Upsetting, distressing |
| Selfless | Selfish, egoistic, inconsiderate, mean | Unselfish, altruistic |
| Discrepancy | Similarity, correspondence | Inconsistency, difference |
| Nonetheless | Therefore, consequently | In spite of that/everything, nevertheless |
| Prestigious | Disreputable, obscure, minor, humble, lowly | Reputable, distinguished |
| Successful | Unsuccessful, unsuccessful, unprofitable, poor | Victorious, triumphant |
| Helpless | Independent, powerful, capable | Dependent, incapable |
| Hopeless | Optimistic, remediable, curable, hopeful | Despairing, without hope |
| Progressive | Regressive, conservative | Continuing, continuous |
| Distinctive | Common , ordinary | Distinguishing, characteristic |
| Disruption | Stability, continuity | Disturbance, disordering |
| Disposition | Indifference, apathy | Temperament, nature |
| Construction | Destruction, demolition | Building, erection |
| Representative | Atypical, unrepresentative | Typical, prototypical |
| Dispute | Agreement, accept, agree with | Debate, discussion |
| Unawares | Prepared, knowingly, deliberately | By surprise, unexpectedly |
| Abstract | Actual, concrete | Theoretical, conceptual |
| Faceless | Recognizable, identifiable | Anonymous, impersonal |
| Disc | Uninterested, apathetic | Amphitheater, aureole |