noun (plural -eries) Date: 14th century a state of suffering and want that is the result of poverty or affliction, a circumstance, thing, or place that causes suffering or discomfort, a state of great unhappiness and emotional distress, see: distress
MISERY
Meaning of MISERY in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012