pitiful Definition
- 1deserving or arousing pity
- 2very small or inadequate in amount
Using pitiful: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pitiful" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The refugees were living in pitiful conditions.
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He made a pitiful attempt at singing.
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The company's profits were pitifully low.
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She gave me a pitiful look.
pitiful Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for pitiful
Phrases with pitiful
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The abandoned puppy was a pitiful sight.
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His reason for being late was a pitiful excuse.
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The donation was a pitiful amount compared to what was needed.
Summary: pitiful in Brief
The term 'pitiful' [ˈpɪtɪf(ə)l] describes something that deserves or arouses pity, such as the refugees living in pitiful conditions. It can also mean something that is very small or inadequate in amount, like the company's pitifully low profits. Phrases like 'a pitiful sight' and 'a pitiful excuse' denote something sad or weak, while 'a pitiful amount' refers to a very small quantity.
