Word Information

Pitiful

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Definitions for Pitiful

adjective
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
Synonyms
Examples
  1. their efforts were pathetic
  2. pitiable lack of character
  3. pitiful exhibition of cowardice
adjective
bad
Synonyms
Examples
  1. unfortunate
  2. my finances were in a deplorable state
  3. a lamentable decision
  4. her clothes were in sad shape
  5. a sorry state of affairs
adjective
deserving or inciting pity
Synonyms
Examples
  1. a hapless victim
  2. miserable victims of war
  3. the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic"- Galsworthy
  4. piteous appeals for help
  5. pitiable homeless children
  6. a pitiful fate
  7. Oh, you poor thing
  8. his poor distorted limbs
  9. a wretched life

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