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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

woeful

/ˈwoʊfəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does woeful mean?

adjective

Causing or feeling great sadness or pity; extremely bad or unpleasant. Used to describe a situation or feeling that is very sad or unfortunate.

Example

"The woeful state of the economy has left many people struggling to make ends meet."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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