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miserable

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




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American consumers report feeling miserable about the economy, gasoline prices, inflation and the labor market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The Angels thumped the Colorado Rockies 11-4, but one good night cannot change the trajectory of a miserable season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

It was pretty miserable — but I wasn’t about to complain about free housing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The New York Knicks spent the first two decades of this 21st century being as dreary and miserable a franchise as there was in basketball.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

When the long, miserable day ended, Ralph found himself being pulled out of the mitten by Ryan.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary




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