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pitiful

('p/I/t/I/f/@/l )

adjective (a)

Full of pity; tender-hearted; compassionate; kind; merciful; sympathetic.(adjective)

source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

inspiring mixed contempt and pity(adj.all)

Example:
Pitiful exhibition of cowardice.

Synonym:
pathetic, pitiable

source: wordnet30
bad; unfortunate(adj.all)

Synonym:
deplorable, distressing, lamentable, sad, sorry

source: wordnet30
deserving or inciting pity(adj.all)

Example:
A pitiful fate.

Synonym:
hapless, miserable, misfortunate, pathetic, piteous, pitiable, poor, wretched

source: wordnet30

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