misery loves company
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: misery enjoys company
Meaning · English
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “List of proverbial phrases” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review.
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
hoạ vô đon chí
Close to the English saying: “Misery loves company.”.
Tiếng Việt
Near equivalent
đồng bệnh tương liên
misery loves company
Tiếng Việt
Near equivalent
money makes the world go around
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
English · via đồng bệnh tương liên
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Common questions
What does “misery loves company” mean?
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “misery loves company” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“hoạ vô đon chí” (Tiếng Việt) — near equivalent.