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miserable

1 of 1adjective
/ˈmɪzrəbl/
Forms:more miserable,most miserable
1

feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

B1
  • She felt miserable after failing the exam.
  • Working long hours without a break made her feel miserable.
  • He looked miserable sitting alone in the corner.
  • The news of her friend moving away left her feeling miserable for days.
  • She looked miserable after the argument, her face pale and tear-streaked.
Synonyms:
sufferingdespondentwretcheddepressed
2

(of a person) bad-tempered and grumpy

  • She was a miserable coworker, constantly complaining about everything.
  • Don't be so miserable; try to see the good in things!
  • The miserable customer left the store without buying anything.
  • He was a miserable old man who never smiled or spoke kindly to anyone.
Synonyms:
cantankerouspricklysurlygrouchycurmudgeonlybad-temperedtetchycrotchetyscummyhot-temperedscratchygrumpyspikytestycrabbycrankyabjectfeistyill-humouredcrustylow-downill-temperedlowirritabletouchyscurvyornery
3

unskilled or incompetent in a particular activity

  • He's miserable at solving puzzles, often unable to finish them.
  • She felt miserable at using the new software, struggling with it.
  • Despite his efforts, he was miserable at learning a new language.
Synonyms:
badunskilledclumsypainfulineptincompetent
4

inadequate in quality or quantity

  • His miserable performance at work led to a lack of confidence.
  • They had a miserable time during the trip due to the constant delays.
  • She only received a miserable bonus at the end of the year, despite all her hard work.
  • The miserable amount of food served at the banquet left many guests hungry.
  • The company's miserable customer service only made the problem worse.
Synonyms:
measlypoorpaltry