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anguish

anguish [noun]

extreme unhappiness caused by physical or mental suffering

 

US /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ 
UK /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ 
Example: 

His anguish at the outcome of the court case was very clear.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

anguish

anguish /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable] written
[Date: 1100-1200; Language: Old French; Origin: angoisse, from Latin angustiae 'extreme upset', from angustus 'narrow']
mental or physical suffering caused by extreme pain or worry:
the anguish of not knowing what had happened to her
—anguished adjective:
an anguished cry for help
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THESAURUS
■ the feeling of being worried
worry the feeling of not being happy or relaxed and thinking a lot about a problem or something that is wrong: She was sick with worry over her daughter. | the look of worry on his face
anxiety the feeling of being worried because you think that something bad has happened or will happen, and you feel that you have no control over the situation: The thought of having to give a speech filled me with anxiety. | The increase in heating costs is causing a lot of anxiety among elderly people.
concern a worried feeling – use this especially when many people are worried about a problem that affects everyone: The shortage of water is beginning to cause widespread concern.
stress the feeling of being worried all the time, for example about work or personal problems, which can make you ill or very tired: Her financial problems were causing her a lot of stress.
anguish a feeling of extreme mental suffering caused by worry: How could her parents survive the anguish of not knowing what had happened to her? | When she spoke, her voice was full of anguish.
angst a strong feeling of worry and anxiety because you are worried about your life, your future, or what you should do in a particular situation: The letter was full of teenage angst - would she ever be able to find another boyfriend? | There was much angst about the decision.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

anguish

an·guish [anguish anguishes anguished anguishing]   [ˈæŋɡwɪʃ]    [ˈæŋɡwɪʃ]  noun uncountable (formal)
severe pain, mental suffering or unhappiness
He groaned in anguish.
Tears of anguish filled her eyes.
Derived Word: anguished  
Word Origin:
Middle English: via Old French from Latin angustia ‘tightness’, (plural) ‘distress’, from angustus ‘narrow’.  
Example Bank:
He looked across at Kate's anguished face.
Jack looked anguished, almost desperate.
She read the letter, gave an anguished cry and collapsed.
 
Example Bank:
He suffered the anguish of watching his son go to prison.
His mouth felt dry with anguish.
In her anguish, she turned to her father for help.
The loss of a pet can cause some people real anguish.
• his anguish at the death of his son

• to cry out/groan/scream in anguish

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

anguish / ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ / noun [ U ]

extreme unhappiness caused by physical or mental suffering:

His anguish at the outcome of the court case was very clear.

In her anguish she forgot to leave a message.

 

anguished / ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃt / adjective

an anguished cry

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

anguish

[æ̱ŋgwɪʃ]
 N-UNCOUNT
 Anguish is great mental suffering or physical pain. [WRITTEN]
  A cry of anguish burst from her lips...
  Mark looked at him in anguish.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

anguish

an·guish /ˈæŋgwɪʃ/ noun [noncount] : extreme suffering, grief, or pain
• tears/cries of anguish
• He experienced the anguish of divorce after 10 years of marriage.
• mental anguish
• They watched in anguish as fire spread through the house.
- an·guished /ˈæŋgwɪʃt/ adj [more ~; most ~]
• She looked at me with an anguished expression.
• I will never forget their anguished cries.

 

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