noun
- extreme physical or mental pain and suffering
- intense struggle or effort
Examples
- She writhed in agony after breaking her leg.
- The agony of losing a loved one can last for years.
- He was in agony waiting for the test results.
- The patient’s face showed signs of terrible agony.
- It was agony trying to solve that difficult math problem.
- The agony of defeat was written all over their faces.
- She couldn’t bear the agony of uncertainty any longer.