Pronunciation: /ˈæɡəˌnaɪzd/
verb to suffer great physical or mental pain
A1 She agonized over which flavor of ice cream to choose.
A2 He agonized about whether to accept the job offer or not.
B1 The team agonized over the decision to change their strategy.
B2 The artist agonized over every brushstroke, wanting to create a masterpiece.
C1 The author agonized over the perfect ending to her novel, wanting to leave readers satisfied.
C2 The scientist agonized over the results of the experiment, knowing it could change the course of their research.
adjective showing great physical or mental pain
A1 She looked agonized when she couldn't find her teddy bear.
A2 The injured puppy let out an agonized whimper.
B1 The mother's agonized cries could be heard throughout the hospital.
B2 The soldier's agonized expression revealed the pain he was feeling.
C1 The actress gave an agonized performance in the emotional scene.
C2 He wrote an agonized letter to his estranged father, pouring out his feelings.
formal The patient's agonized cries could be heard throughout the hospital.
informal She looked at him with an agonized expression, knowing he was upset.
slang I could see the agonized look on his face when he realized he had lost his wallet.
figurative The artist's brush strokes were agonized, reflecting the pain and suffering in the subject's eyes.
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