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miserable Synonyms

Another word for miserable

Choosing another word for miserable depends on context, so the 31 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
unhappy
wretched
dejected
Strong
depressed
downcast
despondent
forlorn
gloomy
sorrowful
glum

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
wretched
dreary
dismal
bleak
Strong
grim
squalid
unpleasant
harsh

• adjective (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
paltry
meager
pitiful
Strong
pathetic
scanty
inadequate
shabby

• adjective (Context 4)

Habitually sullen, grumpy, or bad-tempered.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
grumpy
sullen
morose
Strong
surly
dour
crabby
curmudgeonly

Opposites of miserable

The opposite of miserable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

joyful
happy
pleasant
blissful
generous
good-natured
comfortable
abundant
See all opposites of miserable

• Nearby Words

miseducate
miseducation
miser
miserable
miserableness
miserably
miserliness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Miserable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/miserable
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