How is the word жалко translated from Russian to English

English translation
abjectly
adverb

В жалком, униженном или безнадежном состоянии.

In a miserable, humiliated, or hopeless manner.

Examples with “жалко”

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  • Она жалко попросила прощения снова. — She abjectly begged for forgiveness again.

  • Он жалко провалил все сроки на этой неделе. — He abjectly failed to meet any deadlines this week.

  • Почему он всегда ведёт себя жалко перед другими? — Why does he always act abjectly in front of others?

  • Ей очень некомфортно в этом многолюдном месте. — She is abjectly uncomfortable in that crowded place.

  • Команда играла жалко во время чемпионатного матча. — The team played abjectly during the championship match.

  • Они жалко отреагировали на критику. — They responded abjectly when faced with criticism.

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