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pitiful

/'p/I/t/I/f/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Full of pity; tender-hearted; compassionate; kind; merciful; sympathetic.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. inspiring mixed contempt and pity

    adj.all

    Examples
    Pitiful exhibition of cowardice.
    Synonyms pathetic pitiable

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. bad; unfortunate

    adj.all

    Synonyms deplorable distressing lamentable sad sorry

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. deserving or inciting pity

    adj.all

    Examples
    A pitiful fate.
    Synonyms hapless miserable misfortunate pathetic piteous pitiable poor wretched

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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