Miserablemente (en. Miserably)

/miserablemente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In an unfortunate or humiliating way.
The country was miserably hit by the economic crisis.
El país fue golpeado miserablemente por la crisis económica.
In a manner that evokes compassion or sorrow.
He cried miserably while remembering his childhood.
Lloró miserablemente al recordar su infancia.
With an attitude of total misery or hopelessness.
He found himself miserably sad after the news.
Se encontró miserablemente triste tras la noticia.

Etymology

The adverb 'miserablemente' comes from the adjective 'miserable' with the suffix '-mente'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live miserably
To live in conditions of misery or extreme suffering.
vivir miserablemente
to die miserably
To pass away in a painful or disgraceful situation.
morir miserablemente
to suffer miserably
To experience intense or prolonged suffering.
sufrir miserablemente

Related Words

miserable
One who lives in misery or is very poor.
miserable
misery
Lack of the necessities for living, state of extreme poverty.
miseria
affliction
Feeling of pain or suffering.
aflicción

Slang Meanings

To be in a bad moment
He is miserably after the breakup.
Está miserablemente después de la ruptura.
To feel very bad
Today I am miserably tired.
Hoy estoy miserablemente cansado.