pitiful (Meaning)
pitiful (s)
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
bad; unfortunate
deserving or inciting pity
pitiful (a.)
Full of pity; tender-hearted; compassionate; kind; merciful; sympathetic.
Piteous; lamentable; eliciting compassion.
To be pitied for littleness or meanness; miserable; paltry; contemptible; despicable.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pitiful
pitiful Sentence Examples
- The pitiful cries of the abandoned dog echoed through the desolate alley.
- Her pitiful appearance, with tattered clothes and unkempt hair, drew sympathy from strangers.
- The pitiful sight of the starving children broke the hearts of aid workers.
- The pitiful excuse he offered for his failure did not persuade his angry boss.
- The pitiful attempt to cover up the crime only raised more suspicion.
- The pitiful state of the once-mighty empire saddened the historian.
- The pitiful display of immaturity from the young adults embarrassed their parents.
- The pitiful sobs of the widow echoed through the empty house.
- The pitiful attempts to deceive her into believing his lies were transparent.
- The pitiful creature, abandoned and alone, struggled to survive in the harsh wilderness.
FAQs About the word pitiful
inspiring mixed contempt and pity, bad; unfortunate, deserving or inciting pityFull of pity; tender-hearted; compassionate; kind; merciful; sympathetic., Piteou
pathetic, sad, pitiable, shameful, sorry, despicable,miserable, lame, disgusting, poor
excellent, outstanding, meritorious, noticeable, creditable, respectable, notable, notable,decent, decent
The pitiful cries of the abandoned dog echoed through the desolate alley.
Her pitiful appearance, with tattered clothes and unkempt hair, drew sympathy from strangers.
The pitiful sight of the starving children broke the hearts of aid workers.
The pitiful excuse he offered for his failure did not persuade his angry boss.
