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miserable

/ˈmɪzərəbl/
mis · er · a · ble ˈmɪz · ər · ə · bl
English Definition
adj. very unhappy or uncomfortable
中文释义
悲惨的，痛苦的
Significado en Español
miserable, desdichado
한국어 뜻
비참한, 불쌍한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khốn khổ, đau khổ
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Example Sentence

He felt miserable after losing his job.

失业后他感到很悲惨。

Synonyms
unhappy wretched sorrowful
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “miserable”:

  1. A content
  2. B wretched
  3. C elated
  4. D joyful
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B — wretched. “miserable” means adj. very unhappy or uncomfortable

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Cold, wet, and hopelessly lost, the tired hikers felt utterly ______.

  1. A cheerful
  2. B miserable
  3. C joyful
  4. D delighted
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B — miserable. “miserable” means adj. very unhappy or uncomfortable

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Common questions about “miserable”

What does “miserable” mean?

miserable — adj. very unhappy or uncomfortable. In Chinese: 悲惨的，痛苦的.

How do you pronounce “miserable”?

miserable is pronounced /ˈmɪzərəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: mis · er · a · ble.

How do you use “miserable” in a sentence?

He felt miserable after losing his job. (失业后他感到很悲惨。)

What are synonyms for “miserable”?

unhappy, wretched, sorrowful — all close in meaning to miserable (adj. very unhappy or uncomfortable).

Is “miserable” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. miserable appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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