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
