Anguish

Anguish is a deep feeling of sadness or pain that makes you feel very upset or hurt, like when you lose something important or are really worried about something.

Examples

• When I saw my best friend upset after losing the soccer game, I felt a deep sense of anguish because I wanted to help her feel better.
• The character in the book experienced anguish when he lost his favorite toy, and it made me think about how much I would miss my things too.
• After studying for hours and still getting a low grade on the test, I felt a wave of anguish wash over me, making me doubt my abilities in math.

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