anguished
adjective/ˈæŋɡwɪʃt/
Frequency rank: #18,941 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Experiencing or expressing severe mental or physical pain and suffering.
Example sentence
She let out anguished cries when she heard the tragic news.
Synonyms & related words
- agonized
- tormented
- distressed
- pained
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