plaintive
US: /ˈpɫeɪnɪv/, /ˈpɫeɪntɪv/![](https://tudien.net/static/images/audioplayer_blue.svg)
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UK: /plˈeɪntɪv/
English Vietnamese dictionary
plaintive /'pleintiv/
- tính từ
- than vãn, buồn bã, rầu rĩ, não nùng
Advanced English dictionary
+ adjective
(written) sounding sad, especially in a weak complaining way
Synonym: MOURNFUL
a plaintive cry / voice
plaintively adverb: 'What about me?' she asked plaintively.
Concise English dictionary
'pleɪntɪv
adj.
+expressing sorrow