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anguished

[ang-gwisht] / ˈæŋ gwɪʃt /




ADJECTIVE
pained
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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

“Tommi Mejer is anguished over the terrible accident,” read the statement from attorneys Paul S. Meyer and Lolita Kirk.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

In “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” one of the greatest plays from August Wilson’s majestic cycle exploring the African-American experience in the 20th century, virtually all the characters are in an anguished search for something.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Scenes of celebration at the prison gates included several prisoners with shaved heads who shouted "We are free!" as they exited, ending an anguished wait by their families.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Although they said they understood, they were clearly anguished about getting legal assistance while other men faced looming executions.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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