nędzny — meaning in English

English meaning

• measly adj So small an amount that it seems insulting or inadequate.
• miserable adj Extremely unhappy, especially over a period of time.
• poor adj Having little money or few possessions.
• wretched adj Extremely unhappy or in a miserable, unfortunate state.

Senses

nędzny is used for these senses in English:

• measly (figuratively, informal) Small (especially contemptibly small) in amount. [from mid 19th c.]
• miserable In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.
• poor Of low quality.
• tin-pot Of inferior quality; shoddy.
• wretched Characterized by or feeling deep affliction or distress; very miserable.

miserable — full definition

1. adj Extremely unhappy, especially over a period of time.
2. adj Unpleasant, especially describing bad weather or conditions.
3. adj Very poor in quality or amount.

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