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miserably

adv
1
In a way that shows deep unhappiness, or (of an attempt) very badly.
"The plan failed miserably within the first week."

How to Use Miserably

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In plain EnglishVery badly, or in a deeply unhappy way.

Common pairings
fail miserably miserably cold

Word Forms

more miserably comparative, most miserably superlative

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The plan failed _____ within the first week.

Etymology

From miserable + -ly.

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