Word
Meaning
Sample Sentence
A feeling of intense sadness or grief, especially after a romantic separation.
The news of their breakup caused her immense heartbreak and tears.
A problem or difficulty that causes worry or upset.
The company is in trouble due to financial mismanagement.
A feeling of deep sorrow or grief, especially due to love or loss.
The news of her breakup brought her immense heartache and tears.
An unpleasant emotional or physical sensation.
The patient felt severe pain in her broken leg.
A dull, persistent pain or discomfort.
The athlete's knee began to ache after the intense workout.
To cause injury or damage to someone or something.
The company's negligence could harm the environment.
A state of great unhappiness or suffering.
The poverty-stricken family lived in misery for years.
To feel anxious or concerned about something.
She began to worry about her exam results.
To cause physical or emotional pain or injury.
The fall hurt her ankle and made it swell.
A feeling of physical or mental unease or distress.
The patient experienced discomfort in her chest after the surgery.
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that may happen.
She felt anxiety about her upcoming job interview.
A sharp, sudden pain or smart, often caused by an insect's bite.
The bee's sting left a red, itchy bump on my arm.
Harm or damage to a person's body or mind.
The athlete suffered a serious injury during the game.
Severe physical or mental suffering or pain.
The patient endured years of torment from chronic back pain.
A feeling of disappointment or disillusionment.
The news of the cancellation filled her with dismay.
A strong, rhythmic pulsation or vibration, often in a bodily organ.
The patient's heart began to throb rapidly during the medical procedure.
A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
The ship navigated through the strait to reach the open sea.
A sudden, brief, and often painful feeling or emotion.
She felt a twinge of guilt for not visiting her grandmother more often.
A sudden, sharp feeling of pain or sadness
She felt a pang of guilt for not visiting her grandmother more often
A state of pain, distress, or suffering.
The patient's chronic illness was a constant affliction.
A disruption or interruption to a system, process, or situation.
The disturbance in the weather pattern caused the flight to be delayed.
The act of inflicting severe pain or suffering on someone as a punishment or to extract information.
The prisoner was subjected to torture by the brutal regime.
A state of great physical or mental suffering.
The family was in distress after the loss of their home.
State of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.
The patient's suffering was alleviated by the new medication.
A condition of suffering or hardship, especially one that is difficult to endure.
The family faced severe hardship during the economic downturn.
Deep sorrow, grief, or misery
The news of her illness brought woe to the entire family.
A feeling of deep sorrow or pain, especially after a loss.
The family's dolor was palpable at the funeral of their beloved mother.
A feeling of deep surprise, shock, or dismay
The news of the company's bankruptcy caused widespread consternation.
Tolerant acceptance of something unpleasant or unwanted.
The government's sufferance of the protest was seen as a sign of weakness.
Hard labor or painful effort, especially when prolonged.
The athlete's travail in the marathon was rewarded with a gold medal.
A violent or intense struggle or convulsion.
The patient went into a throe of agony during the surgery.
The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
The people suffered under the government's oppression for many years.
A feeling of disappointment or annoyance, often accompanied by a sense of embarrassment.
She felt a deep chagrin when her favorite restaurant closed down suddenly.
A state of great trouble or suffering.
The country was in a state of tribulation after the devastating earthquake.
A disturbance or disruption to a system or process.
The perturbation in the Earth's orbit caused a slight change in the planet's climate.
A feeling of deep resentment or bitterness, often due to a sense of injustice.
The community's aggrievement towards the government was palpable after the scandal.
