Synonyms for

Misery

Verb / ˈmɪzɜ:i: / Another word for misery — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Misery means a feeling of great unhappiness or suffering.

Synonyms & similar words

wretchedness miserableness suffering pain distress anguish torment agony unhappiness grief woe sorrow discomfort despair sadness depression heartache heartbreak woefulness melancholy miserableness desolation

Synonyms by register

Formal

suffering distress unhappiness anguish

Informal

gloom woe bummer sadness

Literary

despair agony dolor

Antonyms

joy happiness contentment pleasure delight bliss elation

Common collocations

  • utter misery
  • deep misery
  • misery and suffering
  • misery of the poor
  • misery loves company
  • endless misery
  • abject misery

Word family

noun misery
adjective miserable

Usage note

Misery refers to a state of great unhappiness or suffering. It is often used to describe profound emotional or physical pain.

Example sentences

  1. She felt a sense of misery wash over her.
  2. The family lived in misery after the hurricane destroyed their home.
  3. He couldn't bear the misery of living alone.
  4. They suffered years of misery and poverty.
  5. The misery of losing a loved one is unbearable.

Quotes

  • The greater your capacity to feel love, the greater your capacity to feel the pain.
  • Misery loves company, but company does not reciprocate.
  • The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again.

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