How do you use "Miserable" in a sentence?

I was miserable the whole trip because of the rain. She looked miserable when she heard the news. This cold has made me absolutely miserable. Stop being so miserable and cheer up!

Miserable

Q: What does "Miserable" mean?

Extremely unhappy or uncomfortable Being miserable means being deeply unhappy—in a state of wretchedness. It can describe emotional suffering, physical discomfort, or both. Weather can be miserable too—cold, wet, unpleasant.

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Meaning: Extremely unhappy or uncomfortable

极度不快乐或不舒服的

Extremadamente infeliz o incómodo

極度に不幸、または不快な

극도로 불행한, 비참한

Being miserable means being deeply unhappy—in a state of wretchedness. It can describe emotional suffering, physical discomfort, or both. Weather can be miserable too—cold, wet, unpleasant.

感到痛苦意味着深深的不快乐——处于悲惨的状态。可以描述情感痛苦、身体不适或两者兼有。天气也可以是miserable——寒冷、潮湿、令人不快。

Estar 'miserable' significa estar profundamente infeliz—en un estado de miseria. Puede describir sufrimiento emocional, incomodidad física, o ambos. El clima también puede ser miserable—frío, húmedo, desagradable.

「Miserable」は深く不幸な状態——惨めな状態にあることを意味します。感情的な苦しみ、身体的な不快感、またはその両方を表現できます。天気も「miserable」になりえます——寒い、濡れた、不快な。

Miserable은 깊이 불행한 상태, 즉 비참한 상태를 의미합니다. 감정적 고통, 신체적 불편함, 또는 둘 다를 묘사할 수 있습니다. 날씨가 miserable하다고도 합니다—춥고, 축축하고, 불쾌한 날씨를 뜻합니다.

Examples

I was miserable the whole trip because of the rain.
因为下雨，整趟旅行我都很痛苦。
Estaba miserable todo el viaje por la lluvia.
雨のせいで旅行中ずっと惨めだった。
비 때문에 여행 내내 비참했어.
She looked miserable when she heard the news.
听到消息时她看起来很难过。
Se veía miserable cuando escuchó las noticias.
ニュースを聞いた時、彼女は惨めそうだった。
그 소식을 들었을 때 그녀는 비참해 보였다.
This cold has made me absolutely miserable.
这场感冒让我非常难受。
Este resfriado me ha hecho absolutamente miserable.
この風邪で本当に惨めになった。
이 감기 때문에 정말 괴로워.
Stop being so miserable and cheer up!
别那么消沉，高兴点！
¡Deja de estar tan miserable y anímate!
そんなに暗くならないで、元気出して！
그렇게 우울해하지 말고 기운 내!

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪzrəbl/

Usage Guide

Context: general, personal, weather

Tone: unhappy, complaining

✓ Do Say

I'm feeling miserable.
我感觉很糟糕。
Me siento miserable.
惨めな気分。
우울한 날이다
What miserable weather!
她看起来很痛苦。
Se veía miserable.
彼女は惨めそうだった。
우울한 날이다
She looked miserable.
天气太糟糕了。
El clima está miserable.
天気がひどい。
우울한 날이다

✗ Don't Say

Can sound dramatic for minor unhappiness
是强烈的词——留给真正的不快乐
Es una palabra fuerte—reservar para infelicidad genuina
強い言葉——本当の不幸に取っておく
궂은 날씨를 뜻함
Sometimes used critically ('miserable git')
可以用于天气和身体不适，不只是情感
Se puede usar para clima y malestar físico, no solo emocional
天気や体調不良にも使える、感情だけでなく
궂은 날씨를 뜻함

Common Mistakes

A 'miserable' person can mean either unhappy or one who makes others unhappy
Context determines meaning

Origin & History

From Latin 'miserabilis' (pitiable, wretched), related to 'miser' (wretched). The word captures a state worthy of pity, whether self-inflicted or circumstantial.

Etymology: From Latin 'miserabilis' (pitiable, wretched)

First recorded: English usage from 15th century

Cultural Context

Era: 15th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Les Misérables (literally 'the wretched'); Common in British weather complaints

Regional notes: Universal across English-speaking countries.

Variations

Feeling miserableAbsolutely miserableMaking me miserable