1. A night characterized by anxiety, worry, or emotional distress; a night spent in anguish or suffering
It was a distressing night filled with worry and sleeplessness.
Foi uma noite aflitiva cheia de preocupação e insônia.
2. A difficult or troubled night; a night marked by sadness or pain
After receiving the bad news, she spent an anguishing night unable to sleep.
Depois de receber a má notícia, ela passou uma noite aflitiva sem conseguir dormir.