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agonized

American  
[ag-uh-nahyzd] / ˈæg əˌnaɪzd /

adjective

  1. involving or accompanied by agony or severe struggle.

    an agonized effort.


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Etymology

Origin of agonized

First recorded in 1575–85; agonize + -ed 2


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The movie is therefore a muddle, by turns prideful and despondent, agonized and rousing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Faisuris Alvarez, who runs a beachside fish stand, agonized aloud over these questions without answers.

From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026

So for the new owner of a franchise that agonized for nearly 40 years before its first Super Bowl and another 12 until its second, the wait for a third championship could be considerably shorter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026

All week I’d agonized about what movie would be my emotionally laden farewell salute.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026

Her body relaxed; her fingers uncurled from their agonized fists.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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