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piteous

/ˈpɪtɪəs/

/ˈpɪtiəs/

Translations

piteousadjective

more piteous

Comp.

most piteous

Super.

/ˈpɪtɪəs/

/ˈpɪtiəs/

pitoyableQui inspire la pitié; souvent péjoratif.

The piteous cries of the abandoned puppy moved everyone to tears.

Les cris pitoyables du chiot abandonné ont tiré des larmes à tout le monde.

Additional translations

compatissantSens archaïque : qui éprouve de la compassion.

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piteousadjective

Deserving or arousing pity; evoking a feeling of compassion or sympathy.

The piteous cries of the abandoned puppy moved everyone to tears.

(Archaic) Filled with pity; compassionate toward the suffering of others.

With a piteous heart, she tended to the wounded soldier.