n. (pl. -ies)
1. a wretched state of mind, or of outward circumstances.
2 a thing causing this.
3 colloq. a constantly depressed or discontented person.
4 MIS
Usage:
RE.
Phrases and idioms:
put out of its etc. misery
1. release (a person, animal, etc.) from suffering or suspense.
2 kill (an animal in pain).
Etymology: ME f. OF misere or L miseria (as MISER)