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miserable

/ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/
noun
  1. A miserable person; a wretch.

adjective
  1. In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.

  2. Very bad (at something); unskilled, incompetent.

    "He's good at some sports, like tennis, but he's just miserable at football."

  3. Wretched; worthless; mean.

    "a miserable sinner"

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