misery
noun
wretchedness of condition or circumstances.
miseries
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pluralof misery.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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No wonder mud became “shorthand for the miseries of poverty,” Ms. Ziegelman writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
Mr Maneshinde said Chakraborty went through "untold miseries" and was jailed "for no fault of hers".
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2025
Nevertheless, he argued, what other top-rated TV series would give airtime and weight to the miseries of the overlooked and downtrodden without painting them as villains?
From Salon ● Jan. 7, 2025
Rancho Palos Verdes’ sliding land triggers short-notice gas shutoffs to coastal homes, adding to the miseries they have endured.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2024
At their first meeting after the estrangement, Bernard poured out the tale of his miseries and accepted consolation.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
