woeful
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Adj — Full of sorrow or distress.
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Etymology
From Middle English woful, formed from woe plus -ful.
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What does “woeful” mean?
The word “woeful” means full of sorrow or distress. In plain terms, either genuinely sorrowful, or (more commonly today) shockingly bad or inadequate.
How do you pronounce “woeful”?
“Woeful” is pronounced WOH-fuhl (/ˈwəʊfəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “woeful” in a sentence?
Here is “woeful” used in a sentence: “She wore a woeful expression as she read the letter.”
What part of speech is “woeful”?
“Woeful” is an adjective.
Where does the word “woeful” come from?
The word “woeful” comes from Middle English. From Middle English woful, formed from woe plus -ful.
How many meanings does “woeful” have?
“Woeful” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: full of sorrow or distress.