Measliest: meaning, definitions and examples
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measliest
[ หmษชzliหst ]
describing condition
The term 'measliest' is a comparative adjective derived from the word 'measly,' which refers to something that is mean, contemptibly small, or insignificant. It is often used to describe something that is unworthy or so small that it is hardly worth considering.
Synonyms
insignificant, petty, trivial.
Examples of usage
- His measliest contribution to the project was noted by the team.
- The measliest portion of food on the plate left him feeling unsatisfied.
- She received the measliest of compliments for her hard work.
Translations
Translations of the word "measliest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น miserรกvel
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเฅเคฆเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช elendig
๐ฎ๐ฉ miserable
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตัะฐัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ nฤdzny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆจใใช
๐ซ๐ท misรฉrable
๐ช๐ธ miserable
๐น๐ท sefil
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น์ฐธํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุงุฆุณ
๐จ๐ฟ bรญdnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ biedny
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ ubog
๐ฎ๐ธ fรกtรฆk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตะดะตะน
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bษrbad
๐ฒ๐ฝ miserable
Etymology
The word 'measly' is believed to have originated in the late 18th century, derived from the word 'measle,' meaning a small or insignificant amount. 'Measle' itself comes from the Old French word 'mesel,' which refers to a person afflicted with leprosy, symbolizing something diminished or lacking in value. Over time, the term evolved to describe any paltry or contemptible thing, leading to the formation of the comparative 'measliest.' The usage has remained relatively consistent, often connoting negativity or a lack of worth in relation to the subject it describes.