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woebegone

/ˈwoʊ.biːˌɡɔːn/
woe · be · gone
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• adjective

1

Sad or miserable in appearance; visibly affected by grief, sorrow, or misfortune.

Example

"The stray dog stood on the porch with a woebegone expression, hoping for a scrap of food."

2

In a dilapidated, shabby, or neglected condition; showing signs of decay or neglect.

Example

"They drove past a row of woebegone cottages at the edge of the abandoned mining town."

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• Nearby Words

wobbly
wodonga
woe
woebegone
woeful
woefully
woefulness

Word Origin & Etymology

From the Middle English phrase 'wo bigon', literally meaning 'surrounded by woe', formed from 'wo' (woe, grief) and 'bigon', the past participle of 'bigon' (Old English 'began', meaning to go around or beset).

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