Word Meaning 情け

情けなさすぎだろ。

I'm overly miserable.

旅は道連れ世は情け。

No road is long with good company.

情けは人のためならず。

He who gives to another bestows on himself.

自分の行動を思い出すと情けないよ。

When I think back on what I did, I feel pretty stupid.

親として誠に情けない状態にありました。

As a parent I was in a truly pitiable state.

彼女は涙を頬に伝わせながら情けを請うた。

She implored mercy with tears running down her cheeks.

彼女は自分の子供たちの振る舞いを情けなく思った。

She was ashamed of her children's behavior.

彼はきつい言葉にさえ返事できず、本当に情けないやつです。

He doesn't even dare to reply to a harsh word. He's such a coward.

ってゆーか、こうやってぐじぐじ考えるのが情けないんじゃないのか？

Or rather, is it not just pathetic that I think such whiny thoughts like this?

彼はきつい言葉を言われても、一言も言い返せない、本当に情けないやつだ。

He couldn't talk back even when harsh words were thrown at him. What a useless man.