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anguished

[ang-gwisht] / ˈæŋ gwɪʃt /




ADJECTIVE
pained
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"At least that's my take on it. He looks as if he's kind of a bit anguished about having to make this oath."

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

That kind of anguished, not-funny witticism is another commonplace of the American educated classes: OMG, what has happened to this country?

From Salon May 31, 2026

“Tommi Mejer is anguished over the terrible accident,” read the statement from attorneys Paul S. Meyer and Lolita Kirk.

From Los Angeles Times May 13, 2026

"Come and help me! I'm on the front line in Ukraine, I'm fighting for Russia," he begged Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema in an anguished voice message sent to his parents.

From Barron's Apr. 13, 2026

He could still hear it when he opened his eyes and lay anguished on the bed where he received the memories.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry




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