Cool MateMeaning of Misery
great physical or mental pain
In simple words: A feeling of great unhappiness or suffering.
Misery in a sentence
- The constant misery of living in poverty affected his outlook on life.
- She found herself trapped in a cycle of misery and despair after the loss of her job.
- The novel brilliantly captures the misery endured by soldiers during the war.
- They watched the misery on his face as he received the bad news.
- Enduring misery for a short period often leads to personal growth and strength.
How to use Misery
Use this word when talking about deep sadness or distress. It is generally appropriate in serious contexts, but avoid using it casually.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Remember 'misery' as 'my-sorry' — think of being sorry for feeling so sad.
Related words
Collocations with Misery
Synonyms for Misery
Common mistakes with Misery
- Confused with 'miserable' as a verb instead of an adjective.
- Misusing it to describe minor inconveniences.
- Using it without context, making it unclear.
Misery appears in
Misery in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بؤس
شعور كبير بالتعاسة أو المعاناة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দুঃখ
অত্যন্ত দুঃখ বা কষ্ট অনুভব করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Elend
Ein Gefühl von großem Unglück oder Leid.
- SpanishEspañol
Miseria
Una sensación de gran infelicidad o sufrimiento.
- Persianفارسی
بدبختی، فلاکت
احساس غم یا رنج شدید.
- FrenchFrançais
Misère
Un sentiment de grand malheur ou de souffrance.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दुख
बहुत ज़्यादा दुख या तकलीफ़ महसूस होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Miseria
Una sensazione di grande infelicità o sofferenza.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Miséria
Um sentimento de grande infelicidade ou sofrimento.
- RussianРусский
Страдание
Чувство сильного несчастья или страдания.
- Urduاردو
مصیبت, دکھ苦
بہت زیادہ دکھ یا تکلیف کا احساس۔
- Chinese中文
痛苦, 苦难
一种极度不快乐或痛苦的感觉。
More words like Misery
- Poverty
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Misery
What does Misery mean?
A feeling of great unhappiness or suffering.
What is the definition of Misery?
great physical or mental pain
How do you use Misery in a sentence?
The constant misery of living in poverty affected his outlook on life.
Can you give another example of Misery?
She found herself trapped in a cycle of misery and despair after the loss of her job.
What are synonyms for Misery?
Common alternatives include poverty.
What is the opposite of Misery?
Opposite meanings include happiness, joy, comfort.
What words go with Misery?
It commonly pairs with abject, great, real, be full of, endure, feel, misery of, make somebody’s life a misery, abject, great, real, be full of, endure, feel, misery of, make somebody’s life a misery.
What are common mistakes when using Misery?
Confused with 'miserable' as a verb instead of an adjective. Misusing it to describe minor inconveniences. Using it without context, making it unclear.
How do you pronounce Misery?
US: /["/ˈmɪzəri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmɪzəri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Misery?
Use this word when talking about deep sadness or distress. It is generally appropriate in serious contexts, but avoid using it casually.
What CEFR level is Misery?
"Misery" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.