miserable — very unhappy or uncomfortable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very unhappy or uncomfortable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪzərəbl/
Example Sentences
- My cat looked absolutely miserable after getting a bath.
- The camping trip was miserable because of the constant rain.
- He felt miserable about forgetting his girlfriend's birthday.
miserable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmɪzərəbl/]
very unhappy or uncomfortable
very unhappy or uncomfortable
What feels terrible becomes bearable, even when miserable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'miserabilis' meaning 'wretched' or 'pitiable,' derived from 'miserari' (to pity) and the root 'miser' (wretched). The word entered English through Old French in the 13th century.
Breakdown
miser- (wretched, from Latin miser) + -able (capable of being) = miserable (capable of being wretched; very unhappy)
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📝Examples
“My cat looked absolutely miserable after getting a bath.”
“The camping trip was miserable because of the constant rain.”
“He felt miserable about forgetting his girlfriend's birthday.”
“The hotel room was miserable - dirty, smelly, and freezing cold.”
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