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anguished

[ang-gwisht] / ˈæŋ gwɪʃt /




ADJECTIVE
pained
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Antonyms






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Modern historians must try to reconstruct the nature, extent and consequences of this horrific calamity from anguished and often contradictory reports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

With 30-odd years in television, Walker has benefited from, and anguished over, the many changes in the industry, including the increasing number of female producers and executives.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

That kind of anguished, not-funny witticism is another commonplace of the American educated classes: OMG, what has happened to this country?

From Salon • May 31, 2026

"Come and help me! I'm on the front line in Ukraine, I'm fighting for Russia," he begged Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema in an anguished voice message sent to his parents.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Her mother's anguished wailing lasted all day, but there was nothing to be done.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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