anguished

[ang-gwisht]

adjective

1. feeling, showing, or accompanied by anguish.

2. resulting from or produced by anguish.

ˈanguished

/ ˈæŋɡwɪʃt /

adjective

1. feeling or expressing anguish

Other Word Forms

• nonanguished adjective
• unanguished adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ˈanguished¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; anguish, -ed ³

Example Sentences

"The violence in Nepal is heart-rending. I am anguished that many young people have lost their lives," Modi wrote in a post on X on Tuesday.

From BBC

She cut an anguished figure throughout January's Australian Open final, where she was out-hit by Madison Keys.

From BBC

This fiery debut from the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright grapples with April’s anguished question: “How, God? How could love look like leaving?”

From Los Angeles Times

As soon as he went down in the spring of 2024, his anguished screams carrying across the practice field, Habermehl had one thought running through his mind.

From Los Angeles Times

A few days before the LP was due, he switched up the end of “Jungleland,” adding more emphasis on the final line as well as anguished, wordless howls.

From Los Angeles Times

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