miserable

Definition

  • adjective: very unhappy
  • adjective: being in a pitiable state of distress or unhappiness (as from want or shame)
  • synonyms: abject, abominable, adverse

Examples

  • My boss is making my life thoroughly/utterly 'miserable' with her constant demands and criticism.

  • She drank too much and felt 'miserable' [='wretched, rotten'] the next day.

  • We've been having 'miserable' weather. = The weather has been 'miserable'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Playing with who? - I don't know. Gretel? - Well, you can make your own fun. - That's what I'm trying to do. One thing's for sure, sitting around being miserable won't make things any happier. (IMITATING PLANE ENGINE) (GASPS) - Bruno, what are you doing? - Exploring! (..)
    2008 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas