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[ adjective ] inspiring mixed contempt and pity
Examples "their efforts were pathetic" "pitiable lack of character" "pitiful exhibition of cowardice" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] bad; unfortunate
Synonyms Examples "my finances were in a deplorable state" "a lamentable decision" "her clothes were in sad shape" "a sorry state of affairs" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] deserving or inciting pity
Examples "a hapless victim" "miserable victims of war" "piteous appeals for help" "pitiable homeless children" "a pitiful fate" "couldn't rescue the poor fellow" "his poor distorted limbs" "a wretched life" Related terms |
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