Sunday, July 30, 2006

Definition : Miserable

According to Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
Definition for Miserable is as below

Main Entry: mis·er·a·ble
Pronunciation: 'mi-z&r-b&l, 'miz-r&-, 'mi-z&-r&-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin miserabilis wretched, pitiable, from miserari to pity, from miser
1 : being in a pitiable state of distress or unhappiness (as from want or shame) - miserable refugees
2 a : wretchedly inadequate or meager - a miserable hovel b : causing extreme discomfort or unhappiness - a miserable situation
3 : being likely to discredit or shame - his miserable neglect of his wife / it was miserable of you to make fun of him
- miserable noun
- mis·er·a·ble·ness noun
- mis·er·a·bly /-blE/ adverb

Please don't simply use the word miserable~
(^_^)

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