Misery is a state of great unhappiness, suffering, or distress. It can describe emotional pain or physical hardship.
From Old French “miserie” and Latin “miseria,” meaning “wretched condition” or “distress.” It is related to Latin “miser,” meaning “unhappy” or “pitiable.”
The word misery has ancient roots tied to the idea of being so unfortunate that others should pity you. It reminds us that deep suffering has always been a central human experience, recognized across languages.
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