miserable
Meaning
The word "miserable" describes a state of extreme unhappiness or discomfort, often due to difficult circumstances.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "miserable" with "miserly," which refers to someone who is stingy.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
walked
home
in
the
rain
after
a
long
,
tiring
day
at
work
.
She
felt
miserable
because
her
umbrella
broke
and
her
shoes
were
soaked
.
Although
the
street
lights
were
warm
and
soft
,
the
cold
wind
made
her
hurry
.
When
she
reached
her
apartment
,
she
dried
her
feet
and
made
a
cup
of
tea
to
relax
.
By
the
time
she
sat
on
the
sofa
,
the
small
comforts
had
lifted
her
mood
and
she
could
think
more
clearly
.
Common Phrases
miserable experience
feel miserable
make someone miserable
Synonyms
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