piteous

pit·e·ous

adj \ˈpi-tē-əs\

Definition of PITEOUS

: of a kind to move to pity or compassion

— pit·e·ous·ly adverb

— pit·e·ous·ness noun

Examples of PITEOUS

1. The child cried out in a piteous voice.
2. <a piteous beggar huddled in the doorway of an abandoned building>

First Known Use of PITEOUS

14th century

Related to PITEOUS

Synonyms: heartbreaking, heartrending, miserable, pathetic, pitiable, pitiful, poor, rueful, sorry, wretched

Related Words: deplorable, lamentable, regrettable; emotional, impressive, inspiring; affecting, moving, poignant, stirring, touching; awful, horrible, terrible; distressing, disturbing, upsetting; grievous, mournful, sad, sorrowful, woeful

Near Antonyms: unimpressive, uninspiring

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