Definition of "woebegone" []

• Affected with or marked by deep sorrow, grief, or wretchedness. See Synonyms at sad. (adjective)
• Of an inferior or deplorable condition: a rundown, woebegone old shack. (adjective)

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• "Chafed at having been described as woebegone, Diana lifted her chin."
• "I can still call his woebegone appearance to mind."
• "Tallick's mien was .. "woebegone" is the only word for it."