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misery

The correct spelling is misery.

How to pronounce misery

/ˈmɪz(ə)ɹɪ/
noun

IPA: /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹɪ/

Say it like: Mis-eree

The correct spelling is misery. Great unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe. For example: "Ever since his wife left him you can see the misery on his face."

Usage Examples

Ever since his wife left him you can see the misery on his face.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Great unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.
  2. 2.A bodily ache or pain.
  3. 3.Cause of misery; calamity; misfortune.
  4. 4.(Extreme) poverty.
  5. 5.Greed; avarice.

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