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Misery

noun
/ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Meaning

Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress
A state of great suffering, unhappiness, or discomfort.

Example Sentences

The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.

The refugees lived in constant misery.

Example Expressions

make life a misery

Synonyms

suffering, anguish, distress, torment, hardship, agony, sadness
Entry 1
suffering, anguish, distress, torment
Entry 2
suffering, distress, hardship, agony, sadness

Antonyms

happiness, joy, bliss, contentment, comfort
Entry 1
happiness, joy, bliss, contentment
Entry 2
happiness, joy, comfort

Collocations

human misery, complete misery, endless misery, cause misery, live in misery
Entry 1
human misery, complete misery, endless misery, cause misery
Entry 2
live in misery, endless misery, cause misery, human misery

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