anguish
gb/ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/ us/ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
B2
English
~ 3900
gyötrelem, lelki kín, gyötrődik, gyötör
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
feel [anguish] over [something]
She was in great anguish after hearing the tragic news.
Nagy gyötrelmet élt át, miután meghallotta a tragikus hírt.
The parents' anguish was clear as they waited for updates about their missing child.
A szülők gyötrelme egyértelmű volt, miközben hírekre vártak eltűnt gyermekükről.
He wrote about his anguish during the war in his memoirs.
The decision caused him deep anguish for years.
They shared their anguish with close friends.
Learner examples
She felt anguish when her friend moved away.
Gyötrelmet érzett, amikor a barátja elköltözött.
He was in anguish after his dog died.
Gyötrelmek között volt, miután meghalt a kutyája.
The family lived in anguish after the accident.
Anguish filled her heart when she heard the news.
He could not hide his anguish from them.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'anguish' with 'anger'. 'Anguish' is about emotional pain, not being mad at someone.
Meaning
Severe mental or emotional pain
Collocations
deep anguish
|emotional anguish
|cause anguish
|suffer anguish
|anguish over
Synonyms
agony (Often used for both physical and emotional pain; can be more intense or dramatic in tone.)
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torment (Implies ongoing or repeated emotional pain, sometimes caused by others.)
Antonyms
comfort (A state of ease and relief from distress.)
|
joy (A feeling of great happiness, the opposite of mental suffering.)
Themes
emotions
|mental health
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A feeling of very strong sadness, worry, or pain in the mind or heart.
A state of severe mental or emotional pain and distress.
VERB
C1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] anguishes over [something]
She anguished over whether she had made the right choice.
Gyötrődött azon, hogy vajon jól döntött-e.
He anguishes at the thought of losing his home.
Gyötri a gondolat, hogy elveszítheti az otthonát.
They anguished for months after the accident.
The decision anguished him greatly.
Learner examples
She anguished over her mistake.
Gyötrődött a hibája miatt.
He anguishes about the lost chance.
Gyötrődik az elszalasztott lehetőség miatt.
They anguished after the bad news.
I anguished about my friend's safety.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize 'anguish' can be a verb; it is less common than the noun form and often used in formal or literary contexts.
Meaning
To suffer or cause severe emotional pain
Collocations
anguish over
|anguished by
|anguish at
Synonyms
torment (Implies a prolonged experience of mental suffering.)
|
distress (Less intense than 'anguish', but still indicates discomfort or trouble.)
Antonyms
comfort (To make someone feel less pain or worry.)
Themes
emotions
|mental health
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To feel or make someone feel very strong sadness, worry, or pain in the mind or heart.
To experience or cause severe mental or emotional pain and distress.
Grammar
Dictionary form
anguish
IPA
GB/ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
US/ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
Syllables & stress
an - guish (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: anguish
- Plural: anguish
Word family
Core family
anguished
adjective
Expressions
cry out in anguish
1/kɹˈaɪ ˈaʊt ˈɪn ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
fixed phrase
Shout loudly due to distress
To make a loud sound because you feel very strong sadness, worry, or pain inside.
Examples
- She cried out in anguish when she saw the damage.
- He cried out in anguish after hearing the verdict.
in anguish
1/ˈɪn ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
fixed phrase
In a state of severe distress
Feeling very strong sadness, worry, or pain in the mind or heart.
Examples
- She cried out in anguish when she heard the news.
- He paced the room in anguish, waiting for the phone to ring.