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harassed

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

harassed: Subjected to persistent worry, stress, or pestering, a state of emotional exhaustion and strain often depicted in poetry as an internal or external pressure that wears down resolve.

Detailed Definition
In this context, 'harassed' describes a heart that is troubled and burdened by anxiety or distress. The use of this term conveys a sense of emotional turmoil, highlighting the speaker's struggle with their feelings and the desire for respite from their worries.
Example
Example in poetry:
"What wilt thou go, my harassed heart—What thought, what scene invites thee now?" (tormented, troubled); "The harassed mother sought peace" (domestic); "A harassed look upon his face" (expression); "The harassed city under siege" (war); "Her harassed thoughts found no rest" (psychological)
Additional Notes
The term 'harassed' is used to express the emotional state of the heart, emphasizing the speaker's inner turmoil.; Found in the poem, A little while by Emily Brontë
Also Known As
tormented troubled wearied vexed
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