n.
Pronunciation: ' mi-z ə -r ē , ' miz-r ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -er · ies
Date: 14th century
1 : a state of suffering and want that is the result of poverty or affliction
2 : a circumstance, thing, or place that causes suffering or discomfort
3 : a state of great unhappiness and emotional distress
synonyms see DISTRESS