anguished
adjective
an·guished
ˈaŋ-gwisht 
Examples of anguished in a Sentence
the military's explanation of the accident did nothing to console the anguished widow
Recent Examples on the Web
At the time, Gates’s message barely registered, whereas the speeches this spring led to a prolonged cycle of anguished debate.
—
Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
The vice president’s anguished and inordinately diplomatic communiqué read like a love letter to two feuding parents.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 18 June 2025
After all, what would be more appropriate for our moment than a franchise movie that devolves into a series of anguished and disjointed screams?
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Now comes their follow-up, with a soundalike title, but quite a different mood—more mournful, more anguished, more serious.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for anguished
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
The vice president’s anguished and inordinately diplomatic communiqué read like a love letter to two feuding parents.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 18 June 2025
After all, what would be more appropriate for our moment than a franchise movie that devolves into a series of anguished and disjointed screams?
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Now comes their follow-up, with a soundalike title, but quite a different mood—more mournful, more anguished, more serious.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for anguished
Cite this Entry
“Anguished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anguished. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share