anguished
adjective/ˈæŋɡwɪʃt/
Frequency rank: #18,941 most common English word
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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