anguished
Example Sentences
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Mr. Mahajan’s “The Complex” is an anguished, intelligent study of ambition decoupled from principles, and of the complacency and fear that allows it to thrive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 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
After his music ended, Malinin covered his anguished face.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026
"What did he mean?" an anguished Hannah asked, removing her face from her hands.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
He looked across the fire at Lennie’s anguished face, and then he looked ashamedly at the flames.
From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
