Misery ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Misery ( noun )

1. Great unhappiness and suffering.
2. A state of being extremely poor.
3. A source of unhappiness or annoyance.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french miserie, from latin miseria, from miser "wretched".

Examples:

1. The misery of the war was evident in the faces of the refugees.
2. Living in poverty was a constant misery for the family.
3. The constant rain was a misery for the campers.
4. The misery of the earthquake was overwhelming.
5. She felt a deep misery for not being able to help her friend.

(As a verb)

Misery ( verb )

1. Great unhappiness and suffering.
2. A state of being extremely poor.
3. A source of unhappiness or annoyance.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french miserie, from latin miseria, from miser "wretched".

Examples:

1. The misery of the war was evident in the faces of the refugees.
2. Living in poverty was a constant misery for the family.
3. The constant rain was a misery for the campers.
4. The misery of the earthquake was overwhelming.
5. She felt a deep misery for not being able to help her friend.