anguished

[ˈæŋɡwɪʃt]

anguished Definition

experiencing or expressing severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Using anguished: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anguished" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She looked at him with anguished eyes.

  • Example

    The family was anguished by the news of their son's death.

  • Example

    He let out an anguished cry when he heard the verdict.

anguished Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for anguished

Antonyms for anguished

Phrases with anguished

  • a loud, emotional sound made when experiencing severe pain or suffering

    Example

    She let out an anguished cry when she heard the news.

  • a facial expression that conveys severe pain or suffering

    Example

    He gave her an anguished look before leaving the room.

  • a tone of voice that conveys severe pain or suffering

    Example

    She spoke in an anguished voice as she recounted the events of the accident.

Origins of anguished

from Old French 'anguisse', from Latin 'angustia', meaning 'tightness'

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Summary: anguished in Brief

'Anguished' [ˈæŋɡwɪʃt] is an adjective that describes experiencing or expressing severe mental or physical pain or suffering. It is often used to describe a person's emotional state, such as 'She looked at him with anguished eyes.' Phrases like 'anguished cry,' 'anguished look,' and 'anguished voice' use 'anguished' to describe the manner in which pain or suffering is expressed.