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Synonyms & Similar Words
agony
distress
suffering
pain
torment
misery
woe
sorrow
grief
sadness
affliction
tribulation
trouble
anguishness
desolation
desperation
hopelessness
despair
desperation
distressfulness
dolor
heartache
heartbreak
hurt
misery
mortification
painfulness
poignantness
ruefulness
sadness
soreness
sorrowfulness
suffering
torture
tribulation
woe
woefulness
dolorousness
despondency
dejection
melancholy
moroseness
despondence
disheartenment
discouragement
Meaning of Anguish
The primary meaning of the word "Anguish" is a feeling of intense emotional pain or distress.
Definitions
- Intense emotional pain or distress, especially because of someone's death or suffering
- * A feeling of deep sadness, anxiety, or depression
- * A state of severe mental or physical suffering
Etymology of Anguish
The word "Anguish" originates from the Old French word "angoisse," which is derived from the Latin word "angustia," meaning narrowness or distress
Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of intense emotional states, from sorrow and grief to anxiety and desperation
Example Uses
- The family felt immense anguish after losing their loved one in the accident
- * The patient experienced anguish as she waited for the results of her medical tests
- * The news of the natural disaster filled the community with anguish and concern for the victims
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
bliss
delight
happiness
joy
euphoria
elation
ecstasy
cheerfulness
contentment
satisfaction
pleasure
gratification
relief
comfort
solace
peace
tranquility
calmness
serenity
composure
equanimity
resignation
acceptance
stoicism
optimism
hopefulness
cheer
jollity
lightheartedness
buoyancy