Agonizing

Pronunciation: /ˈæɡəˌnaɪzɪŋ/

Definitions of agonizing

adjective causing great physical or mental pain; very intense

Example Sentences

A1 The wait for the bus was agonizing.

A2 She found the decision-making process agonizing.

B1 The athlete's injury was agonizing to watch.

B2 The long and difficult surgery was agonizing for the patient.

C1 The agonizing wait for test results was unbearable.

C2 The soldier's memories of war were agonizing and haunting.

Examples of agonizing in a Sentence

formal The patient experienced agonizing pain during the surgery.

informal It was agonizing to wait in line for hours.

slang The breakup was so agonizing, I couldn't stop crying.

figurative The decision to leave her job was agonizing, but necessary for her mental health.

Grammatical Forms of agonizing

• past tense: agonized
• plural: agonizings
• comparative: more agonizing
• superlative: most agonizing
• present tense: agonizes
• future tense: will agonize
• perfect tense: has agonized
• continuous tense: is agonizing
• singular: agonizing
• positive degree: agonizing
• infinitive: to agonize
• gerund: agonizing
• participle: agonized

Origin and Evolution of agonizing

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'agonizing' originated from the Greek word 'agonia', meaning struggle or contest.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'agonizing' has evolved to encompass not just physical struggle or contest, but also intense mental or emotional pain and distress.