woesome

[ˈwoʊsəm]

woesome Definition

  • 1full of woe; sorrowful
  • 2causing or involving great sadness or misery

Using woesome: Examples

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

  • Example

    The woesome news of his death left us all in tears.

  • Example

    The woesome state of the economy has affected many people's lives.

  • Example

    She had a woesome expression on her face when she heard the bad news.

woesome Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for woesome

Phrases with woesome

  • a sad or pitiful sight

    Example

    The abandoned puppy was a woesome sight.

  • woesome tale

    a sad or tragic story

    Example

    The novel tells the woesome tale of a family torn apart by war.

  • a facial expression that conveys sadness or grief

    Example

    Her woesome countenance revealed the depth of her sorrow.

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Summary: woesome in Brief

'Woesome' [ˈwoʊsəm] is an adjective that describes something full of woe, causing great sadness or misery. It can be used to describe a person's expression, a situation, or a state of being. Examples include 'The woesome news of his death left us all in tears,' and 'The woesome state of the economy has affected many people's lives.' 'Woesome' can also be used in phrases like 'woesome sight' or 'woesome tale,' which refer to sad or pitiful things.