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pitifully

UK
/ˈpɪtɪfəli/
US
/ˈpɪtɪfli/

Translations

pitifullyadverb
UK
/ˈpɪtɪfəli/
US
/ˈpɪtɪfli/
pitoyablementSens exprimant la pitié ou la compassion.
The dog whined pitifully at the door, hoping to be let inside.
Le chien gémissait pitoyablement à la porte, espérant qu'on le laisse entrer.
lamentablementSens indiquant une qualité ou une quantité insuffisante; registre courant.
The team performed pitifully in the final match, losing by a large margin.
L'équipe a joué lamentablement lors du match final, perdant de très loin.
Synonyms
miserably
sadly
woefully
deplorably
lamentably

Definitions

pitifullyadverb
In a manner that arouses pity or compassion.
The dog whined pitifully at the door, hoping to be let inside.
In a way that is inadequate or insufficient.
The team performed pitifully in the final match, losing by a large margin.
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