1. Intense, severe, or sharp physical or emotional pain of sudden onset and relatively short duration
The patient experienced acute suffering from the surgical procedure.
O paciente experimentou sofrimento agudo devido ao procedimento cirúrgico.
2. Extreme distress or anguish that is keenly felt
The family endured acute suffering after receiving the devastating news.
A família suportou sofrimento agudo após receber a notícia devastadora.