Agonised

/ˈæɡonaɪzd/ adjective, verb

Definition

British spelling: past tense of 'agonise'; feeling or showing extreme pain, worry, or distress about something.

Etymology

The regular past tense and past participle of 'agonise,' formed by adding the '-ed' suffix to the verb stem in British English.

Kelly Says

If you've ever seen 'agonised' in British literature, it usually appears in descriptions of deeply tortured characters—it carries more weight than 'worried' or 'concerned,' suggesting real existential struggle.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.