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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woefulness
Noun
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When Steve finds out that HYDRA is embedded in the infrastructure of the American government in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), policy and systemic oppression isn’t addressed.—
Richard Newby,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025 -
Much of the film, however, explores Vital’s experience as a Spanish immigrant who moved from southern Extremadura to Barcelona, escaping gross poverty and rural oppression under dictator Francisco Franco.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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Still, there is an undeniable air of melancholy to his movements since that move.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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The song captures both melancholy and resilience, reflecting Knowles’ mastery of storytelling through song.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Isn’t a life without mountains of money better than a life monopolized by misery?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2025
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The act led to retaliatory tariffs by other countries and is widely seen as exacerbating the economic misery of the Depression.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Artists showcase the range of life’s emotions — the loftiest heights of joy and the depths of despair.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Feb. 2025
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Few recent documentaries seem so committed to insisting viewers sit in their despair without any glimmer of release or catharsis.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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Hundreds of protesters have been arrested, of whom more than 300 allege suffering beatings, torture and other ill-treatment at the hands of law enforcement, according to Amnesty International.—
Elizabeth McBride,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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When political leaders turn away from the suffering, the Church must not only fill the gap but also challenge the retreat.—
Eric Ha,
TIME,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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All that positivity evaporated in the opening seconds on Saturday, with that hope being replaced by anger, recrimination and dejection.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Just like that, an entire team’s optimism and energy turned into dejection and disbelief.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Nov. 2024
Noun
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That’s not always easy with the onslaught of doom and gloom we’re met with.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
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Lyles was asked if the sense of doom and gloom was a product of all the uncertainty surrounding the team with the trade deadline looming.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Feb. 2025
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Moreover, loneliness contributes to higher rates of anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation.—
John Hewko,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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There’s more anxiety, depression, and even increased suicide rates.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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