adj
Uncommon
tormented
Tormented (adj) means suffering great mental or physical distress, often from guilt, grief, or anxiety. Example: “He was a tormented artist, haunted by his past.”
adj
1
Suffering great mental or physical distress, often from guilt, grief, or anxiety.
"He was a tormented artist, haunted by his past."
How to use tormented
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDeeply troubled or anguished, usually over an extended period.
Common pairings
tormented soul
tormented by memories
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more tormented
- Superlative
- most tormented
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Rhymes for tormented
vented
dented
scented
talented
demented
invented
oriented
lamented
patented
cemented
fermented
contented
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Frequently asked questions
What does “tormented” mean?
The word “tormented” means suffering great mental or physical distress, often from guilt, grief, or anxiety. In plain terms, deeply troubled or anguished, usually over an extended period.
How do you use “tormented” in a sentence?
Here is “tormented” used in a sentence: “He was a tormented artist, haunted by his past.”
What part of speech is “tormented”?
“Tormented” is an adjective.
Is “tormented” a common word?
“Tormented” is an uncommon word in modern English.
