Meaning of the word miserable in English

What does miserable mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

miserable

US /ˈmɪz.ɚ.ə.bəl/

UK /ˈmɪz.ər.ə.bəl/

wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable

Example:

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She felt miserable after failing the exam.

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The weather was miserable, cold and rainy.

Synonym:

unhappy sad depressed gloomy downcast

Antonym:

happy joyful comfortable

of a very poor kind or quality

Example:

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They lived in miserable conditions.

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The food served was miserable and tasteless.

Synonym:

poor bad dreadful terrible abysmal

Antonym:

excellent great high-quality