1. extremely sad or distressing
2. very bad or inadequate; deplorable

Examples

• The woeful news of the accident spread quickly through the town.
• She gave a woeful cry when she heard about her grandmother’s death.
• His woeful performance on the test disappointed his parents.
• The team’s woeful defense cost them the championship.
• The woeful state of the old building made it unsafe to enter.
• Her woeful expression told us everything we needed to know.
• The company’s woeful customer service led to many complaints.