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miserable

[miz-er-uh-buhl, miz-ruh-] / ˈmɪz ər ə bəl, ˈmɪz rə- /




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Though it was sometimes called the Hungarian Versailles, their palace was, Mr. Currey writes, “in an isolated and frankly miserable location.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"I can't focus on my work. I had to take time off from work due to pain and I'm just miserable."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“The economy feels a bit miserable right now. And I’m shifting from autopilot to a more intentional strategy.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

In that miserable month of October 1954, the county pollution boss said earnestly that he believed smog could be cut by 80% within two years.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

And it was raining, so we were all pretty miserable.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola




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