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miserable

/mɪˈzɛrəbəl/ adjective · British & US

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What does miserable mean?

adjective

Feeling or showing great unhappiness; extremely unhappy. Causing or feeling great unhappiness.

Example

"The miserable weather ruined our outdoor plans."

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Words that share this root

misery miser miserable misery

What's another word for miserable?

unhappy unfortunate woeful despondent depressed distressed

What's the opposite of miserable?

happy fortunate joyful

Rhymes with miserable

despicable visible credible desirable