労わしい【いたわしい】
Frequency rank: – (for form いたわしい: 43,773. – 44,486.)
- heartrending; pitiful; saddening; pathetic; heart-breaking
adjective (keiyoushi)
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- heartrending
- pitiful
- saddening
- pathetic
- heart-breaking
This meaning conveys a sense of deep emotional pain or sympathy towards someone else's suffering. It is often used in contexts where one feels compassion or sorrow for someone in a difficult situation.
Her story was truly heartrending, and I couldn't stop my tears.
This meaning is used to describe someone or something that evokes pity due to their misfortune or unfortunate situation. It often implies a need for assistance or kindness from others.
This meaning refers to something that causes sorrow or regret. It can be used to describe events or situations that evoke sadness or disappointment.
This meaning describes something or someone that inspires a feeling of contempt or pity due to inadequacy or failure. It often has a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of strength or capability.
I was moved by his pathetic effort, but the results were disappointing.
This meaning expresses extreme sorrow or distress brought on by a particularly moving or tragic situation, often relating to human emotions and relationships.
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