armselig

Pronunciation: /ˈaʁmˌzeːlɪç/

abject, pathetic, paltry, miserable

C2 rank #10,361

Meanings

Adjective

Ich fand es armselig.

I thought it was pathetic.

ein armseliger Rest — a paltry remainder; a strongly negative assessment of how little remains
armselig / arm — miserable or pathetic / poor; armselig adds judgment or pity

Extra sentence

Die armselige Ausrede überzeugte niemanden im Raum.

The pathetic excuse convinced no one in the room.