Korean Dictionary

How to say “Miserable” in Korean

비참하다

Bichamhada

IntermediateEmotions

Usage & Context

Describes extreme unhappiness or wretchedness. Stronger than simple sadness — implies a sense of humiliation or suffering. Often heard in dramatic K-drama moments when a character hits rock bottom. Quite emotionally intense.

Example Sentence

일이 다 잘못되어서 정말 비참한 하루였어요.

Everything went wrong — it was a truly miserable day.

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