δύστηνος

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Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From δυσ- (dus-) +‎ στῆναι (stênai); latter element related to ἵστημι (hístēmi).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

δύστηνος (dústēnosm or f (neuter δύστηνον); second declension

  1. (poetic) unhappy, miserable

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