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armselig: pitiful — meaning and examples | JadoLearn

Quality-approved learning entryAdjectiveLevel C1

armselig

pitiful

In a miserable condition or so poor in quality or amount as to invite pity.

IPA//ˈaʁmˌzeːlɪç//

The symbol ˈ marks the primary stress in “armselig”: /ˈaʁmˌzeːlɪç/.

Meaning 1neutral · 86%

In a miserable condition or so poor in quality or amount as to invite pity.

Sie lebten in einer armseligen Hütte.

Seine Entschuldigung klang ziemlich armselig.

Für die schwere Arbeit erhielt er einen armseligen Lohn.

Armselig can describe miserable living conditions, meagre pay, or a pathetic excuse.

Armselig can describe miserable living conditions, meagre pay, or a pathetic excuse. Example: “They lived in a miserable hut.”

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What does “armselig” mean?

Armselig can describe miserable living conditions, meagre pay, or a pathetic excuse.