miserable

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A miserable person feels unhappy and disappointed most of the time.

When we describe someone or something as miserable, we usually mean that it's really unfortunate or unlucky. For example, if you have a long, stressful day at work and feel terrible when you get home, your family might say you look really miserable. It can also be used to describe a situation where things aren't going well - like being stuck in traffic during rush hour. In both cases, the word emphasizes that something is not good and feels unpleasant.

How common is "miserable"?

Word miserable is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

adjective

In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.
Very bad (at something); unskilled, incompetent; hopeless.
Example: He's good at some sports, like tennis, but he's just miserable at football.
Of the weather, extremely unpleasant due to being cold, wet, overcast, etc.
Wretched; worthless; mean; contemptible.
Example: a miserable sinner
(obsolete) Causing unhappiness or misery.
(obsolete) Avaricious; niggardly; miserly.

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Real examples of "miserable" in context

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miserable people.

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I am like, you know, you know, I'm a miserable person.

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miserable

How common is "miserable"?

adjective

Real examples of "miserable" in context

Jesse Eisenberg Performs a Magic Trick; Talks Louvre Heist Rumors to Promote Now You See Me 3

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