Angustioso (en. Distressing)

/aŋɡus'tjoso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: That produces anguish or restlessness.

Example Sentence: The anguishing silence in the room was overwhelming.

El angustioso silencio en la sala era abrumador.

Definition: Related to a difficult emotional situation.

Example Sentence: The anguishing wait for news felt endless.

La angustiosa espera por noticias se hacía interminable.

Definition: That generates feelings of intense anxiety.

Example Sentence: Her anguishing cries echoed throughout the house.

Su angustioso llanto resonaba en toda la casa.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'angustiosus', meaning 'narrow' or 'anguished'.

Common Phrase: to live an anguishing moment

Common Phrase Meaning: To go through a difficult emotional experience.

vivir un momento angustioso

Common Phrase: an anguishing silence

Common Phrase Meaning: A silence that provokes anxiety or concern.

un silencio angustioso

Related Word: anguish

Description: Feeling of extreme restlessness or anxiety.

angustia

Related Word: to anguish

Description: To cause anguish or concern.

angustiar

Related Word: anguished

Description: One who feels anguish.

angustiado

Slang Meaning: State of high anxiety.

Slang Example: That movie was so anguishing that I could barely breathe.

Esa película fue tan angustiosa que casi no podía respirar.

Slang Meaning: Very stressful situation.

Slang Example: Delivering the project was an anguishing experience.

La entrega del proyecto fue una experiencia angustiosa.