nod miserably

Frequency: 4.81.9 per million words

to move one's head down and up in a sad or defeated manner.

miserablyVERB + miserably

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nod

Examples (10)

  • After hearing the bad news, he could only nod miserably.
  • She nodded miserably as the judge read the verdict.
  • The team captain nodded miserably at the final score.
  • He was asked if he understood, and he just nodded miserably.
  • With shoulders slumped, she could only nod miserably in agreement.
  • The child nodded miserably when told he couldn't have ice cream.
  • Despite the loss, the coach could only nod miserably to his players.
  • She managed to nod miserably, tears welling in her eyes.
  • He nodded miserably, accepting the harsh reality of the situation.
  • The employee nodded miserably after receiving the negative performance review.