How is the word жалкий translated from Russian to English

Настолько слабый или плохой, что раздражает.

So poor or weak that it annoys you.

adjective
English translation
Pathetic

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  • Это была жалкая отговорка. That was a pathetic excuse.

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How is “жалкий” translated from Russian?
“жалкий” translates into English as “Pathetic”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “жалкий” mean?
Meaning of “жалкий”: Настолько слабый или плохой, что раздражает. In English — “Pathetic”.
What part of speech is “жалкий”?
“жалкий” is a adjective.
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