misery

Definition of misery

Nouns

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
"the misery and wretchedness of those slums is intolerable"
Synonyms:
miserableness, wretchedness
Types:
concentration camp
a situation characterized by crowding and extremely harsh conditions
living death
a state of constant misery
suffering, woe
misery resulting from affliction
Type of:
ill-being
lack of prosperity or happiness or health
a feeling of intense unhappiness
"she was exhausted by her misery and grief"
Type of:
sadness, unhappiness
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

Vocabulary Lists for misery

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Edith Warton's Ethan Frome »(2499 words)
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