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Synonyms & Similar Words
anguish
suffering
hardship
distress
wretchedness
unhappiness
sorrow
grief
pain
agony
torment
affliction
tribulation
calamity
adversity
hardship
desolation
despondency
hopelessness
despair
desperation
bleakness
dreariness
gloom
dejection
depression
sadness
melancholy
sorrowfulness
mournfulness
desolation
distressfulness
Meaning of Misery
A state of great suffering, distress, or unhappiness.
Definitions
- A state of great suffering, distress, or unhappiness
- A state of being in great physical or mental pain
- A state of being extremely unhappy or uncomfortable
Etymology of Misery
The word "misery" originates from the Old French word "miserie," which is derived from the Latin word "miseria," meaning wretchedness or unhappiness
The Latin word "miseria" is derived from the verb "miserari," which means to pity or to lament
The word "misery" has been used in the English language since the 13th century to describe a state of great suffering or unhappiness
Example Uses
- The family struggled with misery and poverty after losing their home in the flood
- The patient endured great misery during her long illness
- The novel portrays the misery and despair of a soldier during wartime
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
happiness
joy
bliss
delight
pleasure
contentment
satisfaction
comfort
ease
tranquility
peace
serenity
euphoria
elation
ecstasy
cheerfulness
optimism
hopefulness
blissfulness
felicity
gladness
jubilation