Armselig Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Armselig" is used as adjective with the meaning of "pitiable", "pathetic" or "miserable".

Essential properties of "armselig"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

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  • Comparative: armseliger
  • Superlative: am armseligsten

Meanings of "armselig" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Evoking pity due to poverty or misery"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das armselige Haus stand am Rande des Dorfes.The wretched house stood at the edge of the village.
  2. Er trug armselige Kleidung, die ihm nicht passte.He wore pathetic clothes that didn't fit him.
  3. Die armselige Hütte bot kaum Schutz vor dem Regen.The miserable hut offered little protection from the rain.

2.) "Insufficient or poor quality, causing disappointment"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine armseligen Ausreden überzeugten niemanden.His pathetic excuses convinced no one.
  2. Das armselige Ergebnis war enttäuschend.The meager result was disappointing.
  3. Die armselige Leistung des Teams führte zur Niederlage.The team's poor performance led to defeat.
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