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piteous

/ˈpɪtɪəs/

/ˈpɪtiəs/

Translations

piteousadjective

more piteous

Comp.

most piteous

Super.

/ˈpɪtɪəs/

/ˈpɪtiəs/

The piteous cries of the abandoned puppy broke my heart.

Жалкие крики брошенного щенка разбили мне сердце.

The piteous state of the old house made it clear it had been neglected for years.

Убогий вид старого дома ясно давал понять, что его забрасывали годами.

Her piteous expression made everyone want to help her.

Ее несчастное выражение лица заставило всех захотеть помочь ей.

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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.