жа́лкий — meaning in English
zhalkiy
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English meaning
- abject adj Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
- despicable adjective So morally low or cruel that it deserves scorn and contempt.
- forlorn adj Sad and lonely, especially from feeling abandoned.
- measly adj So small an amount that it seems insulting or inadequate.
- paltry adj So small in amount or value as to be almost insulting; trivial or worthless.
- pathetic adj Arousing pity or sadness.
- piteous adj Provoking pity, compassion, or sympathy.
- pitiful adj So sad, weak, or inadequate that it arouses pity or contempt.
- poor adj Having little money or few possessions.
- rueful adj Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.
- shabby adjective Worn out or in poor condition from age or neglect.
- sorry adj Feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.
- wretched adj Extremely unhappy or in a miserable, unfortunate state.
Senses
жа́лкий is used for these senses in English:
- abject Existing in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state; contemptible, despicable, miserable. [from early 15th c.]
- despicable Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
- forlorn Pitifully sad, wretched, miserable; lonely, especially from feeling abandoned, deserted, forsaken.
- measly (figuratively, informal) Small (especially contemptibly small) in amount. [from mid 19th c.]
- paltry Of little monetary worth.
- pathetic Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
- piteous Provoking pity, compassion, or sympathy.
- pitiful Of an amount or number: very small.
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.