Miserable

/ˈmɪz.ə.rə.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Extremely unhappy or uncomfortable.

After the breakup, she felt utterly miserable and isolated.

Of poor quality; of a very low standard.

The service at the restaurant was miserable, making it an unpleasant experience.

Causing great distress or discomfort.

The weather was miserable, with constant rain and cold winds.

Middle English, from Old French 'misérable', from Latin 'miserabilis'

miserable failure

a total failure or disappointment.

miserable conditions

living or working conditions that are extremely unpleasant.

miserable existence

a life that is very unhappy or uncomfortable.

misery

a state or condition of great distress or discomfort.

miser

a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

miserableness

the quality of being miserable.

Down in the dumps

He's been down in the dumps since his girlfriend left him.

Feeling blue

She’s feeling blue today for some reason.

Bummed out

He was bummed out after failing the test.