浅ましい

あさましい
Alternative writings: 浅間しい
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Contemptible; wretched; shameful—used to strongly criticize someone’s behavior or character as despicable or humiliating.

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Examples

人の不幸につけ込むなんて浅ましい行為だ。

Taking advantage of someone's misfortune is a disgraceful act.

彼の浅ましい振る舞いに失望した。

I was disappointed by his despicable behavior.

名誉のために嘘をつくなんて浅ましいと思う。

I think it's shameful to lie for the sake of one's reputation.

浅ましい要求を突きつけられて、彼女は黙って立ち去った。

Faced with a despicable demand, she quietly walked away.

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