anguished
Example Sentences
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Scenes of celebration at the prison gates included several prisoners with shaved heads who shouted "We are free!" as they exited, ending an anguished wait by their families.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
After his music ended, Malinin covered his anguished face.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026
We would live in a swirl of anguished mass confusion.
From Slate • Jan. 9, 2026
Buddy, though anguished by Odd’s arrival, warms to the idea when he spies Odd stealing Sook’s cameo brooch.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
Her mother's anguished wailing lasted all day, but there was nothing to be done.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
