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misery meaning in Sanskrit

दुःख duḥkha

UK/ˈmɪz(ə)ɹɪ//ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi/

misery in Sanskrit: दुःख (duḥkha). In English, misery means great unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.

Sanskrit words for misery

great unhappiness
दुःख duḥkha

English meaning of misery

  1. noun Great unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.
  2. noun A bodily ache or pain.
  3. noun Cause of misery; calamity; misfortune.
  4. noun Poverty.

Full definition of misery

misery in a sentence

  • Ever since his wife left him you can see the misery on his face.

Synonyms of misery

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Questions about misery in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of misery in Sanskrit?
Misery in Sanskrit is दुःख (duḥkha).
misery इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Misery: दुःख (duḥkha).
What does misery mean in English?
Misery means great unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.

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