Top synonyms for “woeful”: deplorable, execrable, miserable, woebegone, wretched, inferior, sorrowful.
Definitions
- (adjective)affected by or full of grief or woe“his sorrow...made him look...haggard and...woebegone”
- (adjective)of very poor quality or condition“deplorable housing conditions in the inner city”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "woeful"?
Common synonyms for "woeful" include deplorable, execrable, miserable, woebegone, wretched, inferior. Our thesaurus lists 7 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "woeful" mean?
affected by or full of grief or woe Example: "his sorrow...made him look...haggard and...woebegone"
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