meelijwekkend — meaning in English
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English meaning
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paltry
adj So small in amount or value as to be almost insulting; trivial or worthless.
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pathetic
adj Arousing pity or sadness.
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rueful
adj Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.
Senses
meelijwekkend is used for these senses in English:
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paltry
Of little monetary worth.
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pathetic
Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
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rueful
Inspiring pity or compassion.
pathetic — full definition
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adj Arousing pity or sadness.
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adj So inadequate or feeble as to be contemptible.
