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minable

pathetic

adjective mee-NAHBL Less Common

Also means

shabby

Usage Note

Minable is an informal, somewhat contemptuous adjective that can describe a person, place, or situation. It carries the sense of something or someone falling short in a pitiful or contemptible way — closer to 'pitiful' or 'lousy' than merely 'poor'. It does not change form between masculine and feminine.

Examples

"Son excuse était vraiment minable."

Natural Translation

His excuse was really pathetic.

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