Misery

• Date: 14th century

Definitions

• 1 : a state of suffering
• 2. an abject condition of external unhappiness, discomfort, or distress;

b.wretchedness of outward circumstances; distress caused by privation or poverty.

• 2 : a circumstance, thing, or place that causes suffering or discomfort
• 3 : a state of great unhappiness and emotional distress

Miser

• 1. a wretched person
• 2. A kind of sop made with breadcrumbs

Phrases

• 1. misery loves company: a miserable person is comforted by the unhappiness of others.
• 2. to make (someone's) life a misery: to upset or annoy someone continually.