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woeful
adjective
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Divide woeful into syllables:

woe · ful

How to pronounce woeful:

Definition of woeful:

woeful (adjective):
extremely sad
full of woe grievous
affected by or full of grief or woe.

Synonyms for woeful:

bleaksadfunerealdepressedagonizedcryingmournfullugubriousdolefulmiserable
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Antonyms for woeful:

sensationalexcitingmirthfulexquisiteupliftinggratifiedtranquilworthwhilevivaciouspleased
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