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miserable

/ˈmɪz.ər.ə.bəl/

Miserable describes a person who feels very unhappy, sad, or uncomfortable. It can also describe a place or situation that is very bad and makes people feel unpleasant.

예시

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1

The rainy weather makes me feel miserable.

The rain makes me feel very unhappy and cold.

2

The employees were forced to work in miserable conditions.

The staff had to work in very bad and poor settings.

3

I've had a miserable cold all week.

I have had a very bad and uncomfortable cold for seven days.

어휘 가족

명사
misery
부사
miserably
형용사
miserable
관련
miser
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암기 팁

Think of the 'M' in Miserable: Muddy, Misty, and Monday mornings usually make people feel miserable.

빠른 퀴즈

The dog looked _____ while it was waiting outside in the heavy rain.

정답!

정답은: miserable

예시

1

The rainy weather makes me feel miserable.

everyday

The rain makes me feel very unhappy and cold.

2

The employees were forced to work in miserable conditions.

formal

The staff had to work in very bad and poor settings.

3

I've had a miserable cold all week.

informal

I have had a very bad and uncomfortable cold for seven days.

4

Economic depression often leads to miserable living standards.

academic

Poor economies cause people to live in very bad situations.

5

The company reported a miserable performance this quarter.

business

The company had a very poor and unsuccessful business period.

어휘 가족

명사
misery
부사
miserably
형용사
miserable
관련
miser

자주 쓰는 조합

miserable weather very bad, rainy, or cold weather
feel miserable to feel very sad or sick
miserable failure a total and complete lack of success
miserable life a life full of sadness and pain
make someone miserable to cause someone to be very unhappy

자주 쓰는 구문

make life miserable

to treat someone badly every day

as miserable as sin

extremely unhappy or very ugly

a miserable excuse

a very poor or weak explanation

자주 혼동되는 단어

miserable vs miserly

Miserable means very sad, while miserly means being stingy or hating to spend money.

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사용 참고사항

Use 'miserable' when 'sad' is not strong enough to describe how someone feels. It is often used to describe physical discomfort caused by health or bad weather.

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자주 하는 실수

In many languages, similar words mean 'stingy' (not spending money), but in English, 'miserable' primarily means 'extremely unhappy'.

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암기 팁

Think of the 'M' in Miserable: Muddy, Misty, and Monday mornings usually make people feel miserable.

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어원

Derived from the Latin word 'miserabilis', which means 'pitiable' or 'unfortunate'.

문법 패턴

Used after linking verbs (e.g., 'to feel', 'to look') Comparative: more miserable Superlative: most miserable
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문화적 맥락

In the UK, people frequently use 'miserable' to describe the frequent grey and rainy weather.

빠른 퀴즈

The dog looked _____ while it was waiting outside in the heavy rain.

정답!

정답은: miserable

Emotions 관련 단어

joy

A1

A deep feeling of great happiness and pleasure. It is used to describe an intense emotion or something that causes this feeling.

pleased

A1

To feel or show satisfaction and happiness about a specific event, situation, or result. It is commonly used to describe a person's positive emotional state when their expectations are met or exceeded.

content

A1

A feeling of being happy and satisfied with what you have or your current situation. It describes a state of peace where you do not feel the need for anything more.

eager

A1

Eager describes a person who has a strong desire to do something or is very excited about something that will happen. It suggests a positive, energetic readiness and a keen interest in a particular activity.

confident

A1

To be confident means feeling sure about your own abilities or that something will happen as you expect. It describes a person who believes in themselves and does not feel nervous or shy in front of others.

proud

A1

Proud describes the feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or the achievements of those one is associated with. It is often used to express honor or high self-esteem regarding a specific quality or action.

relieved

A1

Feeling happy and relaxed because something difficult or unpleasant has stopped or did not happen. It describes the sense of comfort you feel when a worry goes away.

cherish

A1

To love someone or something very much and want to protect them. It also means to keep a happy memory or a feeling in your heart for a long time.

admire

A1

To look at someone or something and feel respect or approval. It is used when you think someone is very good, or when you think something is beautiful to look at.

tender

A1

A gentle and kind feeling or quality shown toward others. It describes a soft emotional state where someone is caring, affectionate, and easily moved by love or sympathy.

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