betroffen

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betroffen

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Affected, deeply moved

Example sentence: The news of their loved one's passing left them betroffen.

Sense 2: Distressed, troubled

Example sentence: The betroffen expression on his face revealed his inner turmoil.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To affect, to impact

Example sentence: The unexpected turn of events betroffened the entire community.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: The act of being deeply moved or affected

Example sentence: Their betroffen was evident through their tears and solemn silence.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a deeply moved or affected manner

Example sentence: She listened to the tragic story betroffenly, tears welling up in her eyes.