Main Entry:

mis·ery

Pronunciation:

\ˈmi-zə-rē, ˈmiz-rē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural mis·er·ies

Date:

14th century

1 : a state of suffering and want that is the result of poverty or affliction 2 : a circumstance, thing, or place that causes suffering or discomfort 3 : a state of great unhappiness and emotional distress

synonyms see distress