жа́лък — meaning in English
zhalak
Bulgarian → English · translate English → Bulgarian instead
English meaning
- abject adj Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
- despicable adjective So morally low or cruel that it deserves scorn and contempt.
- paltry adj So small in amount or value as to be almost insulting; trivial or worthless.
- pathetic adj Arousing pity or sadness.
- piteous adj Provoking pity, compassion, or sympathy.
- pitiable adj Deserving or arousing pity.
- pitiful adj So sad, weak, or inadequate that it arouses pity or contempt.
- poor adj Having little money or few possessions.
- sorry adj Feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.
Senses
жа́лък is used for these senses in English:
- abject Of a person: cast down in hope or spirit; showing utter helplessness, hopelessness, or resignation; also, grovelling; ingratiating; servile. [from mid 14th c.]
- despicable Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
- paltry Of little monetary worth.
- pathetic Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
- piteous Provoking pity, compassion, or sympathy.
- pitiable That deserves, evokes or can be given pity; pitiful.
- poor Inadequate, insufficient.
- sorry Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.
abject — full definition
- adj Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
- adj Lacking self-respect or dignity; deserving contempt.