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woebegone

1 of 1adjective
/'woʊbɪɡɔn/
Forms:more woebegone,most woebegone
1

sorrowful in appearance, looking very sad or miserable

  • She looked woebegone after hearing the disappointing news.
  • His woebegone expression made everyone feel sympathy.
  • The puppy’s woebegone eyes tugged at their hearts.
  • The scene was filled with woebegone characters in the drama.
  • The woebegone child clutched his broken toy tightly.
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2

worn and broken down by hard use