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afflicted

Adjective
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Afflicted describes someone suffering from physical or mental distress, often carrying a tone of empathy or pity in verse.

Detailed Definition
The term 'afflicted' describes a state of suffering or distress, often used in literature to convey deep emotional or physical pain. In this poem, it characterizes the speaker's heart and mind, suggesting a profound struggle with sorrow and betrayal. The use of 'afflicted' enhances the poem's exploration of trust and the human condition during difficult times.
Example
Example in poetry:
"Of an afflicted mind. Th'extremity is great" (psychological distress); "The afflicted soul finds no repose" (spiritual anguish); "Afflicted by the wasting hand of time" (mortality theme); "She tended the afflicted with gentle care" (compassion); "My afflicted heart cries out for peace" (Petrarchan)
Additional Notes
The word 'afflicted' is used to describe the speaker's mental state, highlighting their emotional suffering.; Found in the poem, On the Faithlessness and Venality of his Times by James Graham
Also Known As
tormented distressed suffering burdened stricken Smitten Ridden
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