Paul Sheldon is the main protagonist of Misery. He is the author of the Misery Chastain novel series, and is imprisoned by Annie Wilkes (his self-described number one fan) after a devastating...
2. sad, sorrowful (vs. joyful). usage: of things that make you feel sad; sad news; she doesn't like sad movies; it was a very sad story; When I am dead, my dearest, / Sing no sad songs for me- Christina Rossetti. 3. deplorable, distressing, lamentable, pitiful, sad, sorry, bad (vs.
1 Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension: Worry over his job and his wife's health put him under a great stress. Synonyms: anxiety, burden, pressure, oppression; effort, exertion, struggle, strain. 2  A situation, occurrence, or factor causing this: The stress of being trapped in the elevator gave him a pounding headache.