anguished
adjectivemasculine/feminine/ɐ̃ɡuʃˈtiɔzu/medium
an·gus·ti·o·so
Definition
Characterized by or expressing severe mental distress, anxiety, or suffering.
She let out an anguished cry when she heard the news.
The wait for the diagnosis was an anguished period for the family.
Common collocations
anguished cryanguished expressionanguished wait
Etymology
Do latim 'angustiosus', de 'angustia' (aperto, aflição).