PITIFUL

/ˈpɪt.ɪ.fl̩/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 15

Definition

  1. adjective inspiring mixed contempt and pity. — synonyms: pathetic, pitiable
  2. adjective bad. — synonyms: deplorable, distressing, lamentable, sad, sorry
  3. adjective deserving or inciting pity. — synonyms: hapless, miserable, misfortunate, pathetic, piteous, pitiable, poor, wretched

Examples

  • “Scotland has a pitiful climate.”
  • “A pitiful number of students bothered to turn up.”

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