Настолько грустный или бедный, что вызывает жалость.
So sad or poor that you feel sorry.
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Собака издала жалкий звук. — The dog made a pitiful sound.
По телефону его голос звучал жалко. — His voice sounded pitiful on the phone.
Разве это не жалкое оправдание? — Isn't that a pitiful excuse?
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