Agonized Meaning in English
word · lemma: agonize
ˈæɡəˌnaɪzd
AG-uh-nyzd
ˈæ.ɡən.aɪzd
AG-uh-nyzd
Definition
Showing or feeling great physical or emotional pain or struggle.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used in emotional or dramatic contexts for intense pain or internal conflict. Common with expressions like 'an agonized expression,' 'agonized decision,' or 'agonized cry.' More formal and literary than casual alternatives like 'upset' or 'hurt.'
Spanish: atormentado - angustiadoPortuguese (BR): agonizado - angustiadoPortuguese (PT): agonizado - angustiadoChinese (Simplified): 痛苦的 - 苦悩的Chinese (Traditional): 痛苦的 - 苦惱的Hindi: पीड़ित - तड़पता हुआArabic: معذب - متألمBengali: যন্ত্রণাদায়ক - কষ্টাকীর্ণRussian: мучительный - истерзанныйJapanese: 苦しげな - 悲痛なVietnamese: đau đớn - vật vãKorean: 괴로워하는 - 고뇌하는Turkish: acı dolu - ızdıraplıUrdu: کرب میں مبتلا - اذیت زدہIndonesian: tersiksa - penuh penderitaan
Example Sentences
He had an agonized look on his face.
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She let out an agonized cry when she heard the news.
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He made an agonized decision between two jobs.
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After hours of agonized thinking, she finally chose to stay.
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You could hear his agonized voice from the hallway.
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His agonized silence said more than words ever could.
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