anguish
word
/ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
/ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
Definition
A very strong feeling of pain, suffering, or deep emotional distress.
Usage & Nuances
'Anguish' is formal and often refers to deep emotional or mental pain, not just physical. Common in literature, psychology, and serious discussions. Often used with 'in' ('in anguish') or 'anguish over'. Distinct from simple 'pain' or 'sadness'—anguish is much more intense.
Spanish: angustia - aflicciónPortuguese (BR): angústia - afliçãoPortuguese (PT): angústia - afliçãoChinese (Simplified): 极度痛苦 - 极大苦恼Chinese (Traditional): 極度痛苦 - 極大苦惱Hindi: गहन पीड़ा - तीव्र दुखArabic: معاناة شديدة - ألم نفسي شديدBengali: যন্ত্রণার তীব্রতা - গভীর কষ্টRussian: мука - сильное страданиеJapanese: 苦悩 - 激しい悲しみVietnamese: nỗi đau buồn tột độ - đau khổKorean: 극심한 고통 - 비통Turkish: ızdırap - şiddetli acıUrdu: شدید اذیت - کربIndonesian: kesedihan mendalam - penderitaan hebat
Example Sentences
She felt deep anguish after hearing the sad news.
basic
The loss of his pet brought him great anguish.
basic
The anguish in his eyes was easy to see.
basic
He tried to hide his anguish, but his friends knew something was wrong.
natural
Many people feel anguish when facing big life changes.
natural
After hours of anguish, she finally made her decision.
natural