miserable

Example Sentences

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Western experts say such workers endure miserable living and working conditions, have their movements restricted and see most of their wages commandeered by the North Korean state.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

“The economy feels a bit miserable right now. And I’m shifting from autopilot to a more intentional strategy.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

He knew, too, that it wasn’t all miserable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Chessum said England's final-round display was an improvement but could not mask a miserable Six Nations campaign that returned only one victory from five matches and led to a fifth-place finish.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Nhamo climbed back into the boat and resigned herself to another miserable night.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer