armselig

German

Etymology

In the 15th century derived from Middle High German armsal ("misery").

Compare also mühselig and trübselig

Adjective

armselig (comparative armseliger, superlative am armseligsten)

  1. abject, pathetic, paltry, miserable

Declension

Further reading

  • armselig” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • armselig in Duden online
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