woe
noun
profound grief or distress.
woes
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pluralof woe.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Although legislators have not discussed Social Security reform at length, proposals have floated around about ways to fix the program’s financing woes.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
El-Sayed also vowed to get "money out of politics" and address the harsh economic woes that have voters yearning for a political newcomer to shake up the status quo.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
This won’t solve our inbox woes wholesale, but it will, at least, offer an easier path to a little relief.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026
The next mayor will have to deal with enduring problems of deteriorating infrastructure, police reform and budget woes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
He is the father of monsters, the author of woes, the sly god.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
