miserable

[ˈmɪzrəbl]

miserable Definition

• 1. very unhappy or uncomfortable
• 2. causing unhappiness or discomfort

Using miserable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "miserable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She felt miserable after the breakup.

• Example

  The weather was so miserable that we decided to stay indoors.

• Example

  He lived in a miserable little apartment.

• Example

  The team had a miserable season, losing almost every game.

miserable Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for miserable

• unhappy
• wretched
• sad
• depressed
• gloomy

Antonyms for miserable

• happy
• joyful
• comfortable
• content

Idioms Using miserable

• make the best of a bad job

  to do the best you can in a difficult situation

  Example

  The weather is miserable, but let's make the best of a bad job and go for a walk anyway.

• down in the dumps

  feeling sad or depressed

  Example

  I've been feeling down in the dumps ever since I lost my job.

• feel blue

  to feel sad or depressed

  Example

  I'm feeling a bit blue today. I think I need some fresh air.

Phrases with miserable

• make someone miserable

  cause someone to feel very unhappy or uncomfortable

  Example

  The constant noise from the construction site is making me miserable.

• miserable failure

  a complete and utter failure

  Example

  The new product was a miserable failure, and the company lost a lot of money.

• miserable excuse for

  something or someone that is very poor or inadequate

  Example

  This is a miserable excuse for a meal. I can't eat this.

Origins of miserable

from Old French 'miserable', from Latin 'miserabilis', meaning 'pitiable'

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Summary: miserable in Brief

'Miserable' [ˈmɪzrəbl] describes a state of great unhappiness or discomfort, as in 'She felt miserable after the breakup.' It can also describe something that causes such feelings, as in 'The weather was so miserable that we decided to stay indoors.' The phrase 'make someone miserable' refers to causing someone to feel unhappy or uncomfortable, while 'miserable failure' denotes a complete and utter failure. Idioms include 'make the best of a bad job,' 'down in the dumps,' and 'feel blue,' all referring to feeling sad or depressed.