adjective
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Etymology
Origin of anguished
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at anguish, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Anguished close-ups dissolve over the desert landscape to the sound of mournful pop ballads underscoring the sorrowful nature of the characters’ circumstances.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2023
Anguished attempts to cross the border have been amply documented.
From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2023
"Anguished" mourners were distressed by Muhammad Khan's actions, London's Westminster Magistrates' Court heard.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2022
Anguished families and friends have nothing left to give.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2022
Anguished sobs echoed down the winding stairwell, bouncing off the walls like the cries of strange birds.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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