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miserable

The correct spelling is miserable.

How to pronounce miserable

/ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/

Say it like: Mis-era-ble

The correct spelling is miserable. A miserable person; a wretch. For example: "He's good at some sports, like tennis, but he's just miserable at football."

Usage Examples

He's good at some sports, like tennis, but he's just miserable at football.

a miserable sinner

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A miserable person; a wretch.

adjective

  1. 1.In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.
  2. 2.Very bad (at something); unskilled, incompetent.
  3. 3.Wretched; worthless; mean.
  4. 4.Causing unhappiness or misery.
  5. 5.Avaricious; niggardly; miserly.

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