What is definition woeful?

Woeful is an adjective that means characterized by, or causing sadness or misery; full of grief or woe. It is often used to describe something that is unfortunate, lamentable, or causing great distress. Synonyms for woeful include sorrowful, pitiful, dismal, unhappy, and mournful. The word woeful can also be used to describe someone who is unhappy or distressed, such as a woeful expression or a woeful state of mind.