Meaning & Definition of word "Anguish"

Anguish

/ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

1. Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
- Example: The anguish of losing a loved one can be overwhelming.
2. A state of extreme distress or torment.
- Example: She felt a deep anguish over the difficult decision she had to make.

1. To suffer or cause to suffer severe physical or mental pain.
- Example: He anguished over the mistakes he made in the past.
2. To be very distressed or worried about something.
- Example: She anguished for hours, hoping for news from her friend.

●Middle English, from Latin 'anguishia', from 'anguere' meaning 'to cause to choke or suffer.'

anguish of the soul:

Deep emotional suffering or torment.

anguish in silence:

Suffering quietly without expressing one's pain.

anguished:

Experiencing severe emotional pain.

anguishing:

Causing severe distress or suffering.

Meaning: Heavy heart

● Example Sentence: After the breakup, he walked around with a heavy heart.

Meaning: In a bad place

● Example Sentence: After failing the exam, she felt like she was in a bad place emotionally.