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plaintive

adjective

/ˈpleɪntɪv/

Meaning

expressing sadness or sorrow

He raised a plaintive cry for help.

mournful, sorrowful, melancholy, wistful

cheerful, joyful, happy

plaintive voice, plaintive look, plaintive cry

(Of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.

cheerful; pretty; attractive

Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.

without a name; not identified by name

Spoken or done without preparation.

Health-giving; promoting well-being.