情けない

なさけない
Alternative writings: 情け無い, 情無い, 情ない
Frequency:
1

Pathetic, miserable, or shameful; expressing pity, disappointment or embarrassment at someone's state or behavior.

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Examples

そんな情けない言い訳は聞きたくない。

I don't want to hear such a pathetic excuse.

試合に負けて情けない気持ちになった。

I felt ashamed/disappointed after losing the match.

彼の態度は本当に情けない。

His attitude is truly pathetic.

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