| Front | plaintive |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /ˈpleɪntɪv/NAmE /ˈpleɪntɪv/ adjective sounding sad, especially in a weak complaining way(＝ mournful)a plaintive cry/voice  plaint•ive•ly/BrE ˈpleɪntɪvli; NAmE ˈpleɪntɪvli/ adverb‘What about me?’ she asked plaintively. |
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