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Pitiful
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Meaning
Adj
●
Feeling
pity
; merciful.
●
So
appalling
or
sad
that one
feels
or should
feel sorry for
it;
eliciting
pity.
●
Of an amount or number: very small.
Adv
●
In a
pitiful
manner
;
pitifully
;
piteously
; pathetically.
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Origin
pitiful
English
-ful
English
pity
English
pité
Anglo-Norman
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Lamentable
Pitifull
Insignificant
Pathetic
Miserable
Deplorable
Pitiable
Related
Laughable
Dreadful
Ridiculous
Dismal
Feeble
Disgraceful
Shameful
Hopeless
Terrible
Horrendous
Woeful
Sad
Horrid
Horrible
Appalling
Wretched
Sorrowful
Awful
Sickening
Helpless
Comical
Cruel
Grotesque
Desperate
Puny
Lonely
Depressing
Tragic
Mournful
Ludicrous
Forlorn
Shocking
Gloomy
Grim
Disgusting
Bleak
Powerless
Paltry
Fearful
Despicable
Innocent
Ignorant
Stupid
Unfortunate
Heartbreaking
Atrocious
Heartless
Unpleasant
Ugly
Abysmal
Scary
Silly
Piss Poor
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