attributive. That provokes sympathy, or compassion; that is to be pitied; unfortunate, wretched, hapless.
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释义 | the world > action or operation > adversity > [adjective] (171) poorc1300 attributive. That provokes sympathy, or compassion; that is to be pitied; unfortunate, wretched, hapless. afflicta1393 Overwhelmed with trouble; afflicted, distressed. mistada1400 In a sorry state. aggrudged1440 Troubled, afflicted. afflicted1534 Grievously distressed, tormented; troubled; oppressed, downtrodden. Also: suggestive of or characterized by affliction. tribulate1575 Tribulated. (Construed as past participle) distressed1586 Afflicted with pain or trouble; sorely troubled; in sore straits. Applied spec. to a person living in impoverished circumstances. rid1610 As the second element in compounds: troubled or afflicted by the thing specified; = ridden, adj. 3b. over-grieved1618 That feels excessive grief; that has been grieved too much. ridden1640 Troubled, infested, afflicted. As the second element in compounds, as devil-ridden, gang-ridden, etc. tribulated1682 Subjected to tribulation, afflicted. hag-rid1691 Tormented by a malicious spirit while asleep; troubled by a nightmare. Also more generally: harassed; troubled, tormented. Cf. hag, n.1 5, hag-ridden… crosseda1732 Having a ‘cross’ to bear; afflicted. Obsolete. bad off1735 bad off: = badly off at badly, adv. 2c. Now colloquial and regional. badly off1740 badly off: in a bad or poor condition or circumstances; (in later use) esp. = poor, adj. 1a. unfortunate1785 In specific uses: (see quots.). Subcategories:— grievously (3) — not afflicted (2) — attended by or causing affliction (44) — in less fortunate circumstances (3) — worse or worst (of state of affairs) (6) — miserable or wretched (45) — oppressed or afflicted (11) — full of hardship (9) — not prospering or flourishing (11) — falling from prosperous or thriving condition (19) — ill-omened or predicting adversity (2) |
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