agony
/ˈæɡəni/
noun
- Extreme physical or mental pain or suffering.
- The soldier was in agony after being wounded in battle.
- The headache caused him hours of pure agony.
- She suffered the agony of losing her best friend.
- A very difficult or unpleasant experience that causes great worry or stress.
- Planning the wedding turned into an agony of indecision.
- The team went through the agony of a last-minute defeat.
- Waiting for the exam results was sheer agony.