Meaning
distressed; anguished
- feeling strong anxiety, distress, or anguish
- deeply worried and emotionally upset
In a sentence
Era angosciato per i risultati degli esami.
He was distressed about the exam results.
Perché sembri così angosciata oggi?
Why do you seem so distressed today?
Non voglio vederti angosciato per ogni problema.
I don't want to see you distressed over every problem.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| angosciato | masculine · singular |
| angosciata | feminine · singular |
| angosciati | masculine · plural |
| angosciate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Describes a strong negative emotional state, stronger than preoccupato.
- Often used with essere, sentirsi, sembrare.
- Can refer to a person, face, voice, or expression.