Entry Word: miserable

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer <a miserable jail cell in which the political prisoner was left to rot> — see gloomy 1
2 feeling unhappiness <the awful news made us miserable> — see sad 1
3 of low quality <a miserable meal that I wouldnʼt feed to a dog> — see cheap 2
4 showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect <a miserable little apartment> — see shabby 1
5 deserving of one's pity <miserable refugees from the war-torn country> — see pathetic 1