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woeful
/ ˈəʊə /
adjective
- expressing or characterized by sorrow
- bringing or causing woe
- pitiful; miserable
a woeful standard of work
Derived Forms
- ˈɴDZڳܱԱ, noun
- ˈɴDZڳܱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ɴDZ·ڳܱ· adverb
- ɴDZ·ڳܱ·Ա noun
- ܲ·ɴDZ·ڳܱ adjective
- un·ɴDZ·ڳܱ·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
" they left the new government was quite frankly woeful," he said.
Capello reignited their feud in the middle of City's woeful run of one win in 13 games earlier this season.
Saturday's impressive performance in the 4-0 triumph against the woeful Foxes means Everton have now scored eight goals in their past three matches, all wins.
The introduction of spin - England's constant nemesis throughout the series - triggered a woeful collapse of eight wickets for 48 runs to end any hopes of them finishing the series with pride.
Meghan Hoyt from the Belfast Cycle Campaign said active travel delivery was "woeful" which made it "hard to stay optimistic and positive".
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