misery

/ˈmɪzəri/
noun
  1. A state of great suffering, unhappiness, or distress.
    • The refugees lived in misery, without food or shelter for weeks.
    • After losing his job, he fell into a deep misery that lasted months.
    • The constant rain added to the misery of their camping trip.
  2. A cause or source of suffering or discomfort.
    • The long commute to work became a daily misery for him.
    • Her allergies were a constant misery every spring.
    • The broken air conditioner was a misery during the heatwave.
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