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