Definitions

1. noun

a state of suffering or unhappiness; a feeling of intense emotional pain or distress

“The homeless man’s life was a living example of misery.”

2. noun

a condition or situation of extreme poverty, hardship, or wretchedness

“The community was plagued by years of economic misery.”

3. noun

a state of being miserable or unhappy, especially for a long time

“After losing her job, she fell into a period of misery.”

4. noun

a cause or source of suffering or unhappiness

“The cold weather was a misery for the homeless.”

5. verb

to make someone unhappy or cause them suffering

“The news of the death of her loved one would miserably affect her mental health.”

6. verb

to experience or feel intense emotional pain or distress

“She miserably failed in her attempt to stop the abuse.”

7. adjective

causing or intended to cause suffering or unhappiness

“The miserly landlord refused to fix the leaky pipes.”