tortured
Translation
tortured, anguished
Examples
He had a tortured expression on his face.
He had a tortured expression on his face.
She is a tortured artist, full of self-doubt.
She is a tortured artist, full of self-doubt.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) tortured ((noun)) showing or characterized by great suffering He had a tortured expression on his face.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anguished, tormented, suffering; Antonyms: serene, peaceful, calm
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to torture', from Latin 'torquere' (to twist). It describes a state of being 'twisted' by pain or anguish.
Memory Tips
See the word 'torture' inside. It describes someone who looks or feels as if they have been tortured.