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Sadly Inadequate

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adjective satellite

• deserving or inciting pity

• inspiring mixed contempt and pity

• inspiring scornful pity

34%12 In a sadly inferior or inadequate manner
adverb

• in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion

• arousing scornful pity

33%9 Indifferent article sadly inadequate
adjective satellite

• showing little or no emotion or animation

• marked by a lack of interest

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