Woe-begone is an adjective used to describe someone who looks sad, unhappy, and dejected. It can also refer to something that is pitiful, mournful, or gloomy. There are several synonyms for the word "woe-begone" that can be used interchangeably, such as sad, miserable, sorrowful, downhearted, forlorn, despondent, somber, glum, melancholic, and mournful. Other similar words that can describe someone or something that looks unhappy or distressed include crestfallen, disconsolate, heartbroken, doleful, woeful, and lugubrious. Each of these synonyms can add a different shade of meaning to the word "woe-begone" depending on the context in which they are used.