Definitions

woeful

[woh-fuhl] / ˈwoʊ fəl /

ADJECTIVE

terrible, sad

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appalling awful calamitous deplorable disappointing disastrous dreadful feeble grim lamentable lousy miserable paltry pathetic pitiful shocking sorry wretched

WEAK

afflicted agonized anguished bad catastrophic cruel disconsolate disgraceful distressing doleful gloomy grieving grievous heartbreaking heartrending heartsick hopeless inadequate mean mournful piteous pitiable plaintive poor racked rotten sorrowful tortured tragic unfortunate unhappy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blessed cheerful comforting encouraging excellent fortunate good happy hopeful joyful lucky nice pleasing rich satisfactory wealthy wonderful worthwhile

WEAK

glad

Example Sentences

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Stokes is back in England following a woeful Ashes tour, which ended with a 4-1 series loss to Australia.

From Barron's

Sesko's fifth goal in his last six games maintained his recent improvement after a woeful start to his first season at United following his move from Leipzig.

From Barron's

After a woeful 6-21 start to the season, they went on a tear to join the Western Conference contenders.

From Los Angeles Times

Once written off as a flameout, the former No. 3 pick of the woeful New York Jets made history Sunday, becoming the first USC quarterback to reach the Super Bowl as an NFL starter.

From Los Angeles Times

Frank is on the brink after Tottenham paid the price for conceding twice in a woeful first-half display in north London.

From Barron's

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