plaintive
adjective4 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.4
A tone of voice that sounds sad or mournful.
A sad, mournful sound of weeping or pain.
A long, high-pitched cry of sadness or pain.
A sad, mournful tune or piece of music.
A tone of voice that sounds sad or mournful.
A sad, mournful sound of weeping or pain.
A long, high-pitched cry of sadness or pain.
A sad, mournful tune or piece of music.