Pang

usgb/pæŋ/
noun

A sudden and intense feeling of distress or pain.

He felt a pang of regret remembering his missed chances.
Visual representation of "pang" - A sudden and intense feeling of distress or pain.

Often appears as...

  • pang of guilt
  • pang of remorse
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Visual representation of "pang"
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Emotional Intensity

Used to express strong, often negative, sudden feelings in emotional situations.

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She felt a pang of jealousy seeing them together.
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Brief Sensation

'Pang' suggests a feeling that is sharp but may not last long.

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A pang of fear struck him as he heard the news.
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Usually Negative

'Pang' is mainly used for negative emotions or situations.

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Upon hearing the old song, he was filled with a pang of nostalgia.
Visual representation of the word "Pang"

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