1. severe and intense mental or physical suffering that occurs suddenly or reaches a critical point
The patient was in acute distress and required immediate medical attention.
O paciente estava em angústia aguda e exigia atenção médica imediata.
2. a state of extreme discomfort or anguish, often requiring urgent intervention
She experienced acute distress upon hearing the devastating news.
Ela experimentou angústia aguda ao ouvir a notícia devastadora.