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sørgelig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • deplorable adj Shockingly bad or unacceptable; deserving strong disapproval.
  • pathetic adj Arousing pity or sadness.
  • sad adj Feeling sorrow or unhappiness.
  • sorry adj Feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.

Senses

sørgelig is used for these senses in English:

  • deplorable To be felt sorrow for; worthy of compassion; lamentable.
  • pathetic Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
  • sad Causing sorrow; lamentable.
  • sorry Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.

deplorable — full definition

  1. adj Shockingly bad or unacceptable; deserving strong disapproval.
  2. adj Extremely regrettable or sad; worthy of pity.

pathetic — full definition

  1. adj Arousing pity or sadness.
  2. adj So inadequate or feeble as to be contemptible.
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