Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pitiful
Adjective
/ˈpɪtɪfəl/
Definition
Deserving or arousing pity; sad or distressing.
Examples
- The pitiful state of the abandoned animals moved everyone to tears.
- His pitiful attempt at humor fell flat in the serious meeting.
- The child’s pitiful cries echoed through the empty halls.
Meaning
The term ‘pitiful’ describes something that inspires compassion or sorrow due to its unfortunate state or quality.
Synonyms
- pathetic
- deplorable
- tragic
- sorry
- disgraceful
