pitiable, adj.
freq. cnt. 1
freq. cnt. 1
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
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pathetic pitiable pitiful
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
pathetic pitiable pitiful
sample sentences
"their efforts were pathetic""pitiable lack of character"
"pitiful exhibition of cowardice"
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deserving or inciting pity
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hapless miserable misfortunate pathetic piteous pitiable pitiful poor wretched
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hapless miserable misfortunate pathetic piteous pitiable pitiful poor wretched
sample sentences
"a hapless victim""miserable victims of war"
"the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic"- Galsworthy
"piteous appeals for help"
"pitiable homeless children"
"a pitiful fate"
"Oh, you poor thing"
"his poor distorted limbs"
"a wretched life"
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