Woeful

//ˈwəʊfəl//

Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "woeful" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

woefully woefulness

Derived From

Related Terms

calamity grief paltry poor sorrowful woe wretched

Similar Terms

inferior sorrowful

Synonym Network

deplorable woebegone

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