miserable
adjective
wretchedly unhappy, uneasy, or uncomfortable.
miserably
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a word derived from
miserable.
Example Sentences
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Why are the patrons, transfixed by curious gladiating on a screen, screaming with delight one minute and groaning miserably the next?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 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
If I'm the smartest person in the room, I have failed miserably.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2025
I’m trying to put Jackson’s words into the context of what I’ve learned over the past few weeks and I'm failing miserably.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
