purgatory
Word Type: Noun
Definition
A state or place of temporary suffering, often used metaphorically to describe a period of distress or uncertainty.
Example
- “Waiting for the final decision felt like being in purgatory.”
- “The long, painful recovery after the accident was a form of purgatory for him.”
- “For her, the weeks leading up to the job interview were a kind of emotional purgatory.”
- “The unresolved argument left their friendship in purgatory for months.”
- “He described his time in the office as a daily purgatory of stress and frustration.”