plaintive

UK
/ˈpleɪntɪv/
US
/ˈpleɪntɪv/

Translations

plaintiveadjective
more plaintive
Comp.
most plaintive
Super.
UK
/ˈpleɪntɪv/
US
/ˈpleɪntɪv/
The plaintive cry of the bird echoed through the forest.
Жалобный крик птицы эхом разнесся по лесу.

Definitions

plaintiveadjective
Expressing sorrow or melancholy; mournful.
The plaintive cry of the lone wolf echoed through the forest.
Having the nature of a complaint; expressing grievance or protest (archaic).
He penned a plaintive letter to the landlord, listing each of his grievances.