Kadustadusta (en. Wretchedness)

ka-dus-ta-dus-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition of extreme suffering or living poorly.
Their life is full of wretchedness due to poverty.
Ang kanilang pamumuhay ay puno ng kadustadusta dulot ng kahirapan.
A state of isolation or detachment from happy experiences.
The wretchedness reached him after his defeat.
Ang kadustadusta ay umaabot sa kanya matapos ang kanyang pagkatalo.
The condition of being harsh on oneself or on others.
His wretchedness caused his bad behavior towards others.
Ang kanyang kadustadusta ay naging sanhi ng kanyang pag-uugaling hindi maganda sa iba.

Etymology

It originated from the root word 'dusta,' which means extreme dryness or harshness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

very wretched
very harsh or unpleasant situation
napaka kadustadusta

Related Words

dusta
A root word meaning depletion or worthlessness.
dusta

Slang Meanings

Messy or broken
His room is a mess; I don't know how he can sleep there.
Ang kwarto niya ay kadustadusta, hindi ko alam kung paano siya nakakatulog doon.
Covered in clutter or disorderly
I saw the public restroom, it was really filthy, lots of trash.
Nakita ko ang public restroom, kadustadusta talaga, ang daming basura.
Chaos (like messy)
Oh my, my life right now is all over the place, it's chaotic!
Naku, ang buhay ko ngayon ay kadustadusta, lahat ay sabog!