No. 14,790 in Russian
плачевно
"Плачевно" means "lamentably" or "pitifully."
In a sentence
Эта работа выполнена плачевно.
This work is done in a lamentable manner.
The adverb 'плачевно' here describes the manner in which the work was completed, expressing a very poor outcome.
Результаты экзамена оказались плачевными.
The exam results turned out to be deplorable.
The adjective 'плачевными' (instrumental plural form of 'плачевный') is used to describe the results, indicating that they are very disappointing.
Плачевно, что никто не обратил внимания на предупреждение.
It's pitiful that nobody paid attention to the warning.
The word 'плачевно' is used at the beginning of the sentence as an impersonal adverb to express regret or a sad observation about the situation.
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