Tormented: meaning, definitions and examples
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tormented
[ ˈtɔːrmentɪd ]
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.
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.