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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

Example Sentences

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Agonized as always, Stan went to Linh and sketched out the Oleg situation, thinking that she’d support his position that Oleg should still be left alone.

From New York Times • May 2, 2017

Agonized about wearing white before Memorial Day, but I gotta be me!

From New York Times • May 10, 2013

Agonized when she finds him missing from his crib, she refrains for a time from telling the police.

From Time Magazine Archive

Agonized onlookers saw them climb to the roof, stare stupidly at the Wall.

From Time Magazine Archive

Agonized yips broke out from the other side.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer