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Synonyms & Similar Words
agony
anguish
distress
misery
pain
hardship
affliction
torment
tribulation
woe
sorrow
grief
sadness
despondency
despair
hopelessness
discomfort
unease
dissatisfaction
discontent
unhappiness
heartache
heartbreak
torment
anguish
suffering
hardship
adversity
calamity
trial
trouble
adversity
misfortune
wretchedness
misery
gloom
dejection
depression
melancholy
desolation
desperation
Meaning of Suffering
A state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
Definitions
- A feeling of emotional pain or sadness
- A state of being forced to endure a difficult or unpleasant situation
- A state of being deprived of something desirable or necessary
- A condition of being affected by a disease, injury, or other harmful agent
Example Uses
- The patient's suffering was alleviated by the medication
- The family's suffering during the war was unimaginable
- The athlete's suffering from injury was a major setback for the team
- The community's suffering from poverty and lack of resources was a major concern
- The environmental suffering caused by pollution is a major issue that needs to be addressed
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
happiness
joy
bliss
ecstasy
euphoria
delight
pleasure
comfort
satisfaction
contentment
well-being
prosperity
good fortune
luck
success
triumph
victory
relief
solace
consolation
peace
tranquility
calmness
serenity
cheerfulness
optimism
hopefulness