Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
miseria
Noun
/mɪˈzɪəriə/
Definition
A state of extreme poverty or hardship.
Examples
- After the flood, many families lived in miseria.
- The documentary highlighted the miseria faced by the displaced communities.
- Efforts were made to alleviate miseria in the region through aid programs.
Meaning
Used to describe a situation or condition where someone experiences severe lack of basic necessities, often resulting in great suffering or distress.
Synonyms
- poverty
- destitution
- penury
- hardship