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Meaning of miserable

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

miserable

Pronunciation:/ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A miserable person; a wretch.

adjective

Definitions

  1. In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.

  2. Very bad (at something); unskilled, incompetent.

    Example: He's good at some sports, like tennis, but he's just miserable at football.

  3. Wretched; worthless; mean.

    Example: a miserable sinner

  4. Causing unhappiness or misery.