Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

emotional-anguish

Noun
/ɪˌmoʊʃənəl ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
Definition
Emotional anguish refers to intense feelings of distress, sorrow, or pain that stem from emotional experiences or psychological challenges.
Examples
  • After the breakup, she experienced deep emotional anguish for months.
  • Many people face emotional anguish while coping with the loss of a loved one.
  • His emotional anguish was evident in his tear-filled eyes.
Meaning
It signifies a state of severe mental suffering or agony, often associated with feelings of loss, grief, or deep disappointment.
Synonyms
  • emotional pain
  • mental suffering
  • psychological distress
  • anguish
  • heartache