distraught, deeply upset, shaken
My children were distressed.
— Die Unfassbaren 3 - Now you see me (2025)
Er war ja völlig verstört, der arme Kerl.
He was completely distraught, the poor guy.
— Rebecca (1940)
Er war bereits überaus verstört, war es immer gewesen, seit sein Vater starb.
He was already extremely disturbed, had always been since his father died.
— Psycho (1960)
Sie war völlig verstört vor Sorge um ihren Sohn.
She was completely distraught with worry for her son.
— Asphalt-Haie (1980)