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Synonyms & Similar Words
sufferings
hardships
afflictions
troubles
distresses
agonies
torments
pains
woes
sorrows
griefs
regrets
disappointments
frustrations
desperations
hopelessness
despondency
despair
anguish
misery
wretchedness
unpleasantness
discomfort
unhappiness
sadness
gloom
bleakness
hardship
adversity
calamity
catastrophe
trial
tribulation
ordeal
Meaning of Miseries
A state of great unhappiness, suffering, or discomfort.
Definitions
- A state of great unhappiness, suffering, or discomfort, according to Oxford Languages.
- A condition of being in a state of distress, hardship, or affliction.
- A feeling of intense sorrow, grief, or regret.
Etymology of Miseries
The word "miseries" originates from the Old French word "miserie", which is derived from the Latin word "miseria", meaning wretchedness or misery.
The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe a state of suffering, hardship, or affliction.
Example Uses
- The war brought great miseries to the people of the country, including poverty, hunger, and displacement.
- She endured many miseries during her lifetime, including the loss of her loved ones and a long illness.
- The miseries of the homeless are often overlooked by society, but they are a stark reminder of the need for social change.