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anguished

[ang-gwisht] / ˈæŋ gwɪʃt /




ADJECTIVE
pained
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There are anguished conversations with parents who are desperate for their child to be kept alive, despite doctors saying there is no hope.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

"All of us, including the volunteers and support teams are deeply anguished," the Hindu guru, whose real name is Jagdish Vasudev, added.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

They ring with the anguished cry of a Jewish man over the loss of his mother and his people.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

With 30-odd years in television, Walker has benefited from, and anguished over, the many changes in the industry, including the increasing number of female producers and executives.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

An anguished moan arose from the dormice lying in the ditch.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques


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