Definitions

woeful

[woh-fuhl] / ˈwoʊ fəl /

ADJECTIVE

terrible, sad

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appalling awful calamitous deplorable disappointing disastrous dreadful feeble grim lamentable lousy miserable paltry pathetic pitiful shocking sorry wretched

WEAK

afflicted agonized anguished bad catastrophic cruel disconsolate disgraceful distressing doleful gloomy grieving grievous heartbreaking heartrending heartsick hopeless inadequate mean mournful piteous pitiable plaintive poor racked rotten sorrowful tortured tragic unfortunate unhappy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blessed cheerful comforting encouraging excellent fortunate good happy hopeful joyful lucky nice pleasing rich satisfactory wealthy wonderful worthwhile

WEAK

glad

Example Sentences

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Tunisia did well to hold Morocco, but were woeful against Nigeria until they trailed by three goals.

From Barron's

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the Premier League champions have to improve a woeful record defending set-pieces if they are to continue an upturn in form.

From Barron's

But Howe has struggled all season for answers to the Magpies' woeful form on the road.

From Barron's

Reigning champions Liverpool are on a run of six games unbeaten in all competitions, following a woeful sequence of nine losses in 12 that left them all but out of title contention this season.

From Barron's

Again England had the chance to make up for their mistakes, only to put in a woeful fielding performance on day two at the Gabba.

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