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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

plaintive

/plɛɪntɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does plaintive mean?

adjective

Expressing or feeling sorrow or complaint; mournful. Having a mournful or complaining quality.

Example

"The plaintive cry of the distant siren echoed through the night."

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