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miserable

[miz-er-uh-buhl, miz-ruh-] / ˈmɪz ər ə bəl, ˈmɪz rə- /




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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

Harlequins' miserable form this season has not helped Smith's case, but he has happy memories of being parachuted in against France.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Selkie looked miserable, and then she looked confused.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr