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The phrase "are a bit miserable" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe someone or something that is somewhat unhappy or in a state of discomfort.
Example: "After the long meeting, the team members are a bit miserable due to the lack of progress."
Alternatives: "are somewhat unhappy" or "are a little down".
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At present, the word "depressed" can be applied to both people who are a bit miserable and those with a genuine debilitating mood disorder.
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The weather can be a bit miserable though.
I broke up with my boyfriend and it was a bit miserable really.
"I know I can come across as being a bit miserable and, because of that, I don't think supporters realise how much we care.
While chilly weather can work in runners' favour over long distance events, this year's conditions are a bit more miserable than many would have been hoping for.
If ever I'm feeling a bit miserable or angry, whenever I go for a run I always feel better after.
I'm no expert, but she'd probably be a bit less miserable if she put a jumper on.
But we are soaking wet and a bit miserable so there are other words to describe it.
The impression is that the only ones still left in the profession are ideologues or those lacking in scruples — or else people who are a little bit miserable.
The impression is that the only ones still left in the profession are ideologues or those lacking in scruples or else people who are a little bit miserable.
"We're talking suicidal thoughts here, we're not talking 'I'm a little bit miserable.'".
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