misery index

noun

: the sum of the rate of unemployment and the rate of inflation used as an economic indicator

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The misery index for young people globally is setting new records. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 6 Mar. 2026 The temporary egg surcharge was its own sort of misery index as the nation vented its frustration with runaway food prices. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 1 July 2025 Cincinnati won 6-4 on Saturday afternoon, sending the Rockies to their fifth consecutive loss and dropping their season misery index to 4-22. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2025 In three days, the Raiders (2-6) will be in Denver to face the Broncos in a battle between the AFC West’s first- and last-place teams, which seems likely to increase the misery index. — Michael Silver, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for misery index

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First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of misery index was in 1975

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“Misery index.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misery%20index. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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