generalmisery
nounUK /ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl ˈmɪz.ər.i/
US /ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl ˈmɪz.ər.i/
A feeling of sadness that is spread out everywhere and shared by lots of people.
After the storm, a general misery settled over the whole town.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A time when many people feel unhappy at once.
The long winter brought general misery to the village.
3. A mood of sadness that fills a whole place.
There was general misery in the room after the bad news.
4. A broad feeling of discomfort or trouble affecting everyone.
The broken heater caused general misery in the school.