Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

woes

noun
/woʊz/
Definition
Woes refer to great sorrow, distress, or misfortune.
Examples
  • He spoke of his woes with a heavy heart.
  • The novel explores the woes of a young soldier during war.
  • Her financial woes have taken a toll on her mental health.
Meaning
The term ‘woes’ signifies the troubles and hardships that an individual or a group experiences.
Synonyms
  • troubles
  • distress
  • misfortunes
  • hardships
  • griefs