Synonyms for Woeful
Definition of woeful
adjective
- affected by or full of grief or woe; "his sorrow...made him look...haggard and...woebegone"- George du Maurier
- of very poor quality or condition; "deplorable housing conditions in the inner city"; "woeful treatment of the accused"; "woeful errors of judgment"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "woeful"
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