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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.”

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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 notes

In plain EnglishDeeply troubled or anguished, usually over an extended period.

Common pairings
tormented soul tormented by memories

Word forms

more tormented comparative, most tormented superlative

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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.

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