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pitiful

UK
/ˈpɪtɪfəl/
US
/ˈpɪtɪfəl/

Translations

pitifuladjective
more pitiful
Comp.
most pitiful
Super.
UK
/ˈpɪtɪfəl/
US
/ˈpɪtɪfəl/
pitoyableQui inspire la pitié; souvent péjoratif.
The pitiful sight of the abandoned puppy moved everyone to tears.
Le spectacle pitoyable du chiot abandonné a ému tout le monde aux larmes.
dérisoireQuantité ou qualité insuffisante; registre courant.
The pitiful amount of food provided was not enough to feed the entire group.
La quantité dérisoire de nourriture fournie n’a pas suffi à nourrir tout le groupe.
Additional translations
piteuxSoutenu; peut exprimer la compassion ou le mépris selon le contexte.
lamentableTrès faible ou médiocre; fréquent dans un contexte évaluatif.
Synonyms
deplorable
wretched
miserable
lamentable
tragic
sad
sorry
distressing
Antonyms
commendable
admirable
worthy

Definitions

pitifuladjective
Deserving or arousing pity.
The pitiful sight of the abandoned puppy moved everyone to tears.
Inadequate or inferior in quality or amount.
The pitiful amount of food provided was not enough to feed the entire group.
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