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miserable

UK/'mizәrәbl/US
IELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

adj.

Extremely unhappy, uncomfortable, or in poor condition; very unpleasant or of poor quality.

痛苦的;悲惨的;令人难受的

n.

A wretched or unhappy person.

可怜的人;悲惨的人

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
miserstem
+
ablecapable of, worthy of
=miserable

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She felt miserable when she learned about the cancellation.

  • 2.

    The miserable weather kept everyone indoors all weekend.

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