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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Again England had the chance to make up for their mistakes, only to put in a woeful fielding performance on day two at the Gabba.

From BBC

The reason I say that is because Brentford's away record is woeful, with seven defeats and just one win in the Premier League so far.

From BBC

"They need to win the league but at this moment in time they are looking like a third-place team. Absolutely woeful. Sunday is going to be really interesting."

From BBC

One constant message the Dodgers have reiterated when discussing their bullpen this offseason has been their continued faith in Scott, despite his 4.74 ERA and woeful 23 of 33 mark in save opportunities last year.

From Los Angeles Times

Head added another 30 to his score, and along with Weatherald's maiden Test half-century, the hosts punished some woeful England bowling.

From BBC

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