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distressed

dis·tressed [ di strést ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. very upset: extremely upset, anxious, or unhappy

2. made to look older: artificially given an old or worn appearance

3. commercial law repossessed from bad debtor: repossessed by a bank or other lender from the borrower and offered for sale at a reduced price
foreclosures and other distressed properties

4. of damaged goods: describes goods that have been damaged or used
They had a sale of distressed inventory.

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