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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But the Plaid Cymru-led Welsh government rejected the proposal out of hand as it continues to seek a solution to the health board's woes.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
It’s unclear whether Cosby will wait until his latest legal woes have come to an end before relisting his New York home, which was previously listed with Adam Schneider, of Corcoran Westside Columbus.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Stalling factory activity adds to China’s economic woes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Devastating earthquakes last month in the north of the country killed more than 5,500 people, compounding the country's woes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
He was totally conked out, oblivious to his twin’s woes.
From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake
