misery

US /ˈmɪz.ɚ.i/
UK /ˈmɪz.ɚ.i/
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1.

a state or feeling of great distress or discomfort of mind or body

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He endured years of misery after losing his family.
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The economic crisis caused widespread misery.
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sufferingdistresswretchednesshardshipanguish
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happinessjoycomfortblisscontentment
2.

a cause or source of great distress or discomfort

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The constant rain was a real misery.
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His nagging was a constant misery to her.
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afflictioncursebanetormentnuisance
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blessingcomfortjoyrelief