Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anguished
Adjective
/ˈæŋɡwɪʃt/
Definition
Experiencing severe distress or pain.
Examples
- After hearing the bad news, she had an anguished expression on her face.
- His anguished cries for help echoed through the empty streets.
- The character in the movie went through an anguished journey to find his place in the world.
Meaning
Anguished refers to a state of extreme emotional or physical suffering, often characterized by feelings of deep sorrow, regret, or anxiety.
Synonyms
- Distressed
- Tormented
- Wretched
- Agonized
- Grief-stricken
