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Synonyms & Similar Words
wretched
unhappy
sad
sorrowful
dismal
gloomy
depressing
bleak
despondent
dejected
downcast
disheartened
disconsolate
melancholy
morose
mournful
pitiful
pathetic
distressing
uncomfortable
painful
woeful
forlorn
hopeless
desperate
desolate
cheerless
joyless
miserable
unhappy
sorrowful
pitiful
Meaning of Miserable
The primary meaning of the word "miserable" is feeling or showing great unhappiness or discomfort.
Definitions
- Feeling or showing great unhappiness or discomfort, often because of a difficult or unpleasant situation
- Of very poor quality, or very unpleasant
- Extremely bad or unpleasant, often in a way that makes you feel unhappy or uncomfortable
Etymology of Miserable
The word "miserable" has its roots in Latin, derived from "miser," meaning wretched or unhappy, and the suffix "-able," which forms an adjective indicating a quality or state.
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a state of great unhappiness or discomfort.
Example Uses
- The weather was miserable, with heavy rain and strong winds.
- She felt miserable after losing her job and had to move back in with her parents.
- The living conditions in the refugee camp were miserable, with inadequate food and shelter.