Main Entry: piti·ful

Pronunciation: \ˈpi-ti-fəl\

Function: adjective

Date: 14th century

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