miserable
adjective
wretchedly unhappy, uneasy, or uncomfortable.
miserably
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a word derived from
miserable.
Example Sentences
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On the heels of a miserably sticky summer, an unusually long October heat wave is set to arrive, according to forecasters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
"When I came to take my O-levels as they were then, I failed them all miserably apart from one," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
He labels Twister a “stupid game” because—though we try to win—the fun part comes when we fail miserably by tumbling over one another.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
While the final shots look delightfully sunny, she says it was a miserably cold day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
Then I notice that it’s the same for Jamie, Rachel, Michael, and a few other kids, who are all scratching at themselves miserably.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
