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miserable

/ˈmɪz.ɚ.ə.bəl/
mis · er · a · ble
Adverb:miserably
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1

Wretchedly unhappy, dejected, or deeply uncomfortable in mind or body.

Example

"She felt completely miserable during the first few days of her recovery from the flu."

2

Causing extreme discomfort, distress, or unhappiness; marked by poverty, hardship, or unpleasant conditions.

Example

"The hikers decided to turn back because of the cold, miserable weather on the mountain."

3

Pitifully small, inadequate, or inferior in quality or amount.

Example

"After working double shifts all week, he was disappointed by the miserable bonus he received."

4

British Habitually sullen, grumpy, or bad-tempered.

Example

"Our next-door neighbor can be rather miserable whenever children play near his garden."

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• Rhymes for miserable

• Nearby Words

miseducate
miseducation
miser
miserable
miserableness
miserably
miserliness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'miserable', which derives from Latin 'miserabilis' ('pitiable, deplorable'), from 'miserari' ('to pity, lament') and 'miser' ('wretched, unfortunate').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Miserable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/miserable
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