woes

NOUN

suffering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adversity anguish burden calamity catastrophe disaster gloom hardship headache misery misfortune pain tragedy trouble

STRONG

affliction agony blues care cataclysm curse dejection depression distress dole drag grief heartache heartbreak lamentation melancholy misadventure rain regret rue sadness sorrow trial tribulation unhappiness wretchedness

WEAK

bemoaning deploring grieving

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage aid assistance benefit blessing boon cheer comfort contentment encouragement favor fortune good fortune good health good luck happiness help joy miracle pleasure profit prosperity success wonder

STRONG

gladness health joyousness peace relief

Example Sentences

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woes

The list of today's woes goes on: Cuban roads and other infrastructure are in a decrepit state, no gasoline means no school buses, and there is a shortage of teachers.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

Bally’s financial woes come as new competitors reshape the gambling business.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

Similar overcrowding woes can now be seen in the Scottish Highlands.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

More attention is typically focused on either our 60s, when many Americans leave full-time jobs and claim Social Security, or our 80s, when health woes often increase.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 23, 2026

One stroke of good fortune and his financial woes would be over!

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood