agonizing
word · lemma: agonize
Definition
Extremely painful, either physically or emotionally, or causing great difficulty and stress.
Usage & Nuances
Used to describe intense pain, suffering, or a very difficult decision. Common with situations like 'an agonizing wait' or 'agonizing pain'. Can apply to both physical and emotional scenarios.
Spanish: agonizante - angustiosoPortuguese (BR): agonizante - angustiantePortuguese (PT): agonizante - angustianteChinese (Simplified): 痛苦的 - 令人極為痛苦的Chinese (Traditional): 痛苦的 - 令人極為痛苦的Hindi: कष्टदायक - पीड़ादायकArabic: مؤلم - موجع
Example Sentences
He was in agonizing pain after the accident.
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She faced an agonizing decision between her career and her family.
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The agonizing wait for the test results seemed endless.
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It's agonizing to watch someone you love go through such hard times.
natural
Choosing between the two offers was an agonizing process for him.
natural
Waiting for the phone to ring was absolutely agonizing.
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