woes

NOUN

suffering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adversity anguish burden calamity catastrophe disaster gloom hardship headache misery misfortune pain tragedy trouble

STRONG

affliction agony blues care cataclysm curse dejection depression distress dole drag grief heartache heartbreak lamentation melancholy misadventure rain regret rue sadness sorrow trial tribulation unhappiness wretchedness

WEAK

bemoaning deploring grieving

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage aid assistance benefit blessing boon cheer comfort contentment encouragement favor fortune good fortune good health good luck happiness help joy miracle pleasure profit prosperity success wonder

STRONG

gladness health joyousness peace relief

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woes

That could add to the woes in the Treasury market, where appetite for long-term bonds has been weak.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

Recently, his woes have followed him into the outfield.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

But his political woes are unlikely to end there.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

But the Plaid Cymru-led Welsh government rejected the proposal out of hand as it continues to seek a solution to the health board's woes.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

One stroke of good fortune and his financial woes would be over!

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood