misery
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.mis·ery
noun \ˈmi-zə-rē, ˈmiz-rē\ plural mis·er·ies
Definition of MISERY
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
See Examples of MISERY
- The war brought misery to thousands of refugees.
- They were living in overcrowded slums in conditions of great misery.
- a source of human misery
- the joy and misery of life
- The last years of her life were a misery.
- Stop being such a misery.
First Known Use of MISERY
14th century
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