Definitions

miserable

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

ADJECTIVE

unhappy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gloomy pathetic sad tragic unhappy wretched

WEAK

afflicted agonized ailing anguished brokenhearted crestfallen dejected depressed desolate despairing despondent destroyed disconsolate discontented distressed doleful dolorous down down in the mouth downcast forlorn heartbroken hopeless hurt hurting ill in pain injured melancholy mournful not happy on a downer pained pitiable racked rueful ruthful sick sickly sorrowful strained suffering tormented tortured troubled woebegone wounded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheerful happy joyful

WEAK

elated merry

ADJECTIVE

destitute, shabby

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bad meager pathetic poor sad shameful sorry tragic wretched

WEAK

abject contemptible deplorable despicable detestable disgraceful godforsaken impoverished indigent inferior lamentable low mean needy paltry penniless piteous pitiable poverty-stricken scanty scurvy sordid squalid vile worthless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

adequate advantageous fortunate good great nice reputable

WEAK

generous rich wealthy

Example Sentences

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This game was won by the underrated Patriots defense, which outplayed Houston’s hailed D and turned Stroud’s frigid afternoon miserable.

From The Wall Street Journal

I predicted this miserable state of affairs back in 2017, after interviewing psychology experts on cognitive dissonance.

From Salon

"That rush makes you forget that January is miserable and cold."

From BBC

United have suffered a miserable season, without any European football and knocked out at the first hurdle in both domestic cup competitions.

From BBC

Tottenham's home form is miserable, with two wins in 10 league games, and there is so much angst amongst their fans at the moment.

From BBC

miserable

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