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λυπηρός — meaning in English

lypiros

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English meaning

  • deplorable adj Shockingly bad or unacceptable; deserving strong disapproval.
  • painful adj Causing physical or emotional pain.
  • regrettable adj Deserving to be regretted; unfortunate.
  • sad adj Feeling sorrow or unhappiness.

Senses

λυπηρός is used for these senses in English:

  • deplorable To be felt sorrow for; worthy of compassion; lamentable.
  • painful Causing pain or distress, either physical or mental. [from 14th c.]
  • regrettable Able to be regretted, especially deserving of regret.
  • sad Causing sorrow; lamentable.

deplorable — full definition

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

painful — full definition

  1. adj Causing physical or emotional pain.
  2. adj Informal: very bad or embarrassing in quality.

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