Keening

The abandoned dog let out a keening howl, yearning for a loving home.

The marathon runner pushed through the pain with a keening determination, longing to cross the finish line.

The patient lay in the hospital bed, his keening thoughts consumed by the desire to be healthy again.

The keening cry of the wolf in the distance sent shivers down their spines.

The character in the horror movie let out a keening scream that sent chills down the audience's spine.

The wounded animal emitted a haunting keening sound in the distance.

The chilling keening of the banshee sent shivers down the spines of those who heard it.