plagued
word · lemma: plague
/ˈpɫeɪɡd/
/plˈeɪɡd/
Definition
If someone or something is plagued, they are troubled or affected for a long time by problems, worries, or something harmful.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in passive form: 'plagued by/with.' Used for ongoing negative effects, not for one-time problems. Often describes diseases, worries, errors, or difficult situations.
Spanish: atormentado - aquejado - asoladoPortuguese (BR): atormentado - assolado - afetadoPortuguese (PT): atormentado - assolado - afetadoChinese (Simplified): 困扰 - 受困扰Chinese (Traditional): 困擾 - 受困擾Hindi: परेशान - सताया गयाArabic: مبتلى - متضررBengali: ক্লিষ্ট - জর্জরিত - গ্রস্তRussian: мучимый - страдающийJapanese: 苦しめられる - 悩まされるVietnamese: bị giày vò - bị đeo bámKorean: 시달리는 - 괴로워하는Turkish: sıkıntı çeken - musallat olunanUrdu: پریشان - مبتلاIndonesian: dilanda - diganggu
Example Sentences
She's been plagued by headaches for weeks now.
natural
The city was plagued by frequent power outages.
basic
The crops were plagued by insects this year.
basic
He's always plagued by the feeling he forgot something.
natural
He was plagued with doubts about his decision.
basic
The project was plagued with unexpected problems from the start.
natural