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

  • (..) Oh well, let's go in. Set up the classroom set. Today's memories are in. We've got a lot to work with here. Riley dumped her best friend, had a miserable day at school and quit hockey. The writers had put together a killer script. Just because Joy and Sadness are gone, I have the stupid dream duty. (..)
    2015 Inside Out