miserable
Translation
unhappy, pitiable, of poor quality, unpleasant
Examples
I felt miserable after failing the exam.
I felt miserable after failing the exam.
They live in a miserable little hut.
They live in a miserable little hut.
What miserable weather we're having!
What miserable weather we're having!
Grammar Patterns
((to be miserable)) to be unhappy I felt miserable after failing the exam.
((a miserable sth.)) of poor quality They live in a miserable little hut.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unhappy, sad, depressed, pathetic; Antonyms: happy, cheerful, joyful
Etymology
From Latin 'miser', meaning 'wretched'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'misery-able' – able to feel misery.