miserable — very unhappy or uncomfortable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very unhappy or uncomfortable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪzərəbl/
Korean meaning: 매우 불행한, 비참한
Korean pronunciation: **미**저러블
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!
🎤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.
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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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