pitiful
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adjective \ˈpi-ti-fəl\Definition of PITIFUL
1
archaic : full of pity : compassionate
2
a : deserving or arousing pity or commiseration b : exciting pitying contempt (as by meanness or inadequacy) <pitiful wages>
— piti·ful·ly \-f(ə-)lē\ adverb
— piti·ful·ness \-fəl-nəs\ noun
See Examples of PITIFUL
- She made a pitiful attempt to complete her work.
- <that piece of junk is a pitiful excuse for a car>
First Known Use of PITIFUL
14th century
Related to PITIFUL
- Synonyms
- contemptible, despicable, miserable, pathetic, pitiable, sad, sorry, wretched
- Antonyms
- decent, presentable, respectable
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