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meelijwekkend — meaning in English

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English meaning

paltry adj So small in amount or value as to be almost insulting; trivial or worthless.
pathetic adj Arousing pity or sadness.
rueful adj Showing or feeling regret or sadness, often in a way that is a little funny.

Senses

meelijwekkend is used for these senses in English:

paltry Of little monetary worth.
pathetic Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
rueful Inspiring pity or compassion.

pathetic — full definition

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

pietluttig triviaal armzalig beklagenswaardig waardeloos zielig deerniswekkend sneu