жа́лостный — meaning in English

English meaning

• pathetic adj Arousing pity or sadness.
• pitiful adj So sad, weak, or inadequate that it arouses pity or contempt.

Senses

жа́лостный is used for these senses in English:

• pathetic Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.

pathetic — full definition

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

Related Russian words