Tormented: meaning, definitions and examples

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tormented

 

[ ˈtɔːrmentɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Experiencing or characterized by severe physical or mental suffering.

Synonyms

agonized, anguished, haunted, tortured

Examples of usage

  • She was tormented by guilt after the accident.
  • The tormented look on his face revealed the depth of his pain.
Context #2 | Adjective

annoyed

Causing annoyance or frustration.

Synonyms

bothersome, irritating, troublesome, vexing

Examples of usage

  • The tormented sound of the dripping faucet kept her awake all night.
  • He gave her a tormented look when she interrupted him for the third time.

Translations

Translations of the word "tormented" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atormentado

🇮🇳 पीड़ित (पीड़ित)

🇩🇪 gequält

🇮🇩 tersiksa

🇺🇦 мучений

🇵🇱 dręczony

🇯🇵 苦しめられた (くるしめられた)

🇫🇷 tourmenté

🇪🇸 atormentado

🇹🇷 işkence edilmiş

🇰🇷 고통받는 (고통받는)

🇸🇦 معذب

🇨🇿 mučený

🇸🇰 mučený

🇨🇳 受折磨的 (受折磨的)

🇸🇮 mučen

🇮🇸 píndur

🇰🇿 азап шеккен

🇬🇪 წამებული (წამებული)

🇦🇿 əziyyət çəkmiş

🇲🇽 atormentado

Word origin

The word 'tormented' originated from the Latin word 'tormentum', meaning 'torture' or 'anguish'. Over time, it evolved to encompass both physical and mental suffering. The adjective 'tormented' has been used in literature and everyday language to describe intense emotional distress or irritation.

See also: tormenting, tormentor.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,020, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.