miserable
Translation
miserable, unhappy, wretched, dreadful
Examples
I felt miserable after failing the exam.
I felt miserable after failing the exam.
The weather has been miserable all week.
The weather has been miserable all week.
Grammar Patterns
to be miserable to feel very unhappy I felt miserable after failing the exam.
miserable ((noun)) very unpleasant ((noun)) The weather has been miserable all week.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unhappy, sad, depressed, wretched; Antonyms: happy, cheerful, joyful
Etymology
From Latin 'miser' meaning 'wretched, unhappy'. It's the root of 'misery'.
Memory Tips
Think of the title 'Les Misérables', which means 'The Miserable Ones'. It perfectly captures the feeling of deep unhappiness.