miserable
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“The band came off the set miserable because we couldn’t really hear ourselves,” she says, “but our worst shows are most people’s best.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
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
The stress of our high-pressure careers has left both my wife and me completely miserable.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
"I fear that I would have ended up being a world champion but a very depressed, sad and miserable world champion."
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
But she had long ago learned from Dr. Westminster, the Swanburne veterinarian, that some creatures become perfectly miserable when left alone too much, and this misery can easily turn to viciousness.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing miserable
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Curmudgeon, Cantankerous and Churlish: Grouchy Words
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Charlotte's Web
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
