haunted

US /ˈhɔntɪd/

UK /ˈhɔ:ntɪd/

B2

adjective

  • Not able to forget something terrible in the past
  • (Of places) having a ghost or spirit there
  • Inhabited by a ghost or ghosts.

verb

  • To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
  • (Of ghosts, etc.) to stay in a place after death
  • To stay with you in the future and cause problems

other

  • Persistently troubled or distressed by (memories or thoughts).