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αγωνία — meaning in English

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English meaning

anguish noun Severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.
distress noun Serious pain, suffering, or worry, especially of an urgent kind.

Senses

αγωνία is used for these senses in English:

anguish Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
distress A cause of such discomfort.

anguish — full definition

noun Severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.
verb To suffer or cause severe mental distress.

distress — full definition

noun Serious pain, suffering, or worry, especially of an urgent kind.
verb To cause someone anxiety, pain, or worry.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

οδύνη μαρτύριο αγωνιώ βασανίζομαι υποφέρω βασανίζω πονώ απελπισία συμφορά συντριβή κίνδυνος αναστατώνω