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miserable
/ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/
noun
A miserable person; a wretch.
adjective
In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.
Very bad (at something); unskilled, incompetent.
"He's good at some sports, like tennis, but he's just miserable at football."
Wretched; worthless; mean.
"a miserable sinner"
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