jämmerlich — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abject adj Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
- abysmal adj Extremely bad; of very poor quality.
- dismal adjective Gloomy, dreary, and depressing.
- miserable adj Extremely unhappy, especially over a period of time.
- pathetic adj Arousing pity or sadness.
- pitiful adj So sad, weak, or inadequate that it arouses pity or contempt.
- sullen adjective Gloomy, silent, and bad-tempered.
Senses
jämmerlich 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.]
- abysmal (figurative) Extremely bad; terrible.
- dismal Disappointingly inadequate.
- miserable In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.
- pathetic Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
- sullen Gloomy; dismal; foreboding.
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.
abysmal — full definition
- adj Extremely bad; of very poor quality.
- adj Resembling a bottomless pit; immense and deep.