Cool MateMisery
UK /["/ˈmɪzəri/"]/US /["/ˈmɪzəri/"]/
Definition
great physical or mental pain
In simple words: A feeling of great unhappiness or suffering.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
Synonyms
- poverty
Antonyms
- happiness
- joy
- comfort
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'miserable' as a verb instead of an adjective.
- Misusing it to describe minor inconveniences.
- Using it without context, making it unclear.