miserable

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

ADJECTIVE

unhappy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gloomy pathetic sad tragic unhappy wretched

WEAK

afflicted agonized ailing anguished brokenhearted crestfallen dejected depressed desolate despairing despondent destroyed disconsolate discontented distressed doleful dolorous down down in the mouth downcast forlorn heartbroken hopeless hurt hurting ill in pain injured melancholy mournful not happy on a downer pained pitiable racked rueful ruthful sick sickly sorrowful strained suffering tormented tortured troubled woebegone wounded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheerful happy joyful

WEAK

elated merry

ADJECTIVE

destitute, shabby

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bad meager pathetic poor sad shameful sorry tragic wretched

WEAK

abject contemptible deplorable despicable detestable disgraceful godforsaken impoverished indigent inferior lamentable low mean needy paltry penniless piteous pitiable poverty-stricken scanty scurvy sordid squalid vile worthless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

adequate advantageous fortunate good great nice reputable

WEAK

generous rich wealthy

Example Sentences

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Much of the recent gains in bitcoin simply reflect a modest recovery after its “miserable performance” early this year, Navellier & Associates’ Louis Navellier said.

From The Wall Street Journal

And Wales ended their miserable three-year losing run in the championship by beating Italy in Cardiff.

From BBC

Their miserable dynamic is compelling but overall comes off like a plot point Tuason stuffed in his pocket and never got around to using.

From Los Angeles Times

“Sounds miserable,” he says, and we set off down the sidewalk, side by side.

From Literature

Harlequins' miserable form this season has not helped Smith's case, but he has happy memories of being parachuted in against France.

From BBC

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