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anguished

Anguished (adj) means showing or full of extreme suffering or distress. Example: “She let out an anguished cry when she heard the news.”

adj
1
Showing or full of extreme suffering or distress.
"She let out an anguished cry when she heard the news."
"His anguished expression revealed how much the loss had hurt him."

How to use anguished

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribing someone (or their expression, cry, etc.) full of deep suffering.

Word forms

more anguished comparative, most anguished superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “anguished” mean?

The word “anguished” means showing or full of extreme suffering or distress. In plain terms, describing someone (or their expression, cry, etc.) full of deep suffering.

How do you use “anguished” in a sentence?

Here is “anguished” used in a sentence: “She let out an anguished cry when she heard the news.”

What part of speech is “anguished”?

“Anguished” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of anguished?

"anguished" (adj) means showing or full of extreme suffering or distress.

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