miserably
- a word derived from miserable.
Example Sentences
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"I was kind of shocked about that, that I'd been able to apply the diagnostic criteria to other people but had failed miserably to apply it to myself."
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026
Under ordinary circumstances, officers who fail so miserably in the public eye wouldn’t be heard from for a time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
During his Mastermind appearance, Panesar did well on his specialist subject but failed miserably when it came to general knowledge.
From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025
“The status quo is failing miserably the people of L.A. County,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025
The day after May failed to make her appearance, the day after Ob trudged miserably one way while I trudged miserably the other, was what they call in English class the denouement.
From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant
