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pitiful
Definition
(adj) inspiring mixed contempt and pity
Synonyms
:
pathetic
,
pitiable
Example Sentence
their efforts were pathetic
pitiable lack of character
pitiful exhibition of cowardice
Definition
(adj) bad; unfortunate
Synonyms
:
deplorable
,
distressing
,
lamentable
,
sad
,
sorry
Example Sentence
my finances were in a deplorable state
a lamentable decision
her clothes were in sad shape
a sorry state of affairs
Definition
(adj) deserving or inciting pity
Synonyms
:
hapless
,
miserable
,
misfortunate
,
pathetic
,
piteous
,
pitiable
,
poor
,
wretched
Example Sentence
a hapless victim
miserable victims of war
the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic
piteous appeals for help
pitiable homeless children
a pitiful fate
Oh, you poor thing
his poor distorted limbs
a wretched life
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