woeful

"The student's poor attendance was a deplorable, leading to their failing grade. "

"The heavy rain resulted in flooding in the streets. "

"Waiter, please bring me a single malt whiskey."

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

"The earthquake was a terrible calamity, causing widespread destruction and many deaths. "

"The teacher's lamentable decision to cancel the field trip disappointed all the students. "

"The student looked sorrowful after failing the important math test. "

"The chronic back pain was a constant affliction for the elderly woman. "

"The news of the factory closing distressed many of the town's residents. "

"The magician revealed the rabbit from under his hat, surprising the audience. "

"The noisy construction next door was a constant distress for the students trying to study. "

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"