Word: Miserable

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪzərəbl/

Definitions

• Adjective: (Adj) Experiencing extreme unhappiness, discomfort, or poverty; wretched or unhappy. Example: “She felt miserable after her breakup.”
  • Physical state: Describing someone who is suffering from physical discomfort or pain. Example: “He was miserably cold without a coat.”
  • Emotional state: Characterizing a person’s deep emotional distress or dissatisfaction. Example: “Her life had become miserable due to constant stress at work.”
  • Conditions: Referring to conditions that are very poor or unpleasant. Example: “The living conditions were absolutely miserable in the slums.”

Phrases

• “Lead a miserable existence”: This means to live a life filled with hardship and unhappiness.
• “Miserable failure”: A complete and utter failure, often used hyperbolically.
• “A miserable day”: A day characterized by gloominess, rain, or other disagreeable circumstances.

Example Sentences

• Adjective (emotional): “After his best friend moved away, he felt completely miserable.”
• Adjective (physical): “The hiker looked miserable, drenched to the bone from the heavy rain.”
• Adjective (conditions): “The apartment was small, dark, and miserably hot during summer months.”

Synonyms

• Wretched
• Unhappy
• Discontented
• Suffering
• Sad
• Gloomy
• Depressed
• Desperate
• Pitiful
• Tormented
• Agonized
• Uncomfortable
• Dejected
• Distressed
• Harassed
• Mournful
• Heartbroken
• Cheerless
• Woeful