Definition of Pitiful

1. Adjective. Inspiring mixed contempt and pity. "Pitiful exhibition of cowardice"

Exact synonyms: Pathetic, Pitiable
Similar to: Contemptible

2. Adjective. Bad; unfortunate. "A sorry state of affairs"
Exact synonyms: Deplorable, Distressing, Lamentable, Sad, Sorry
Similar to: Bad
Derivative terms: Lament, Sadness, Sorriness

3. Adjective. Deserving or inciting pity. "A wretched life"

Definition of Pitiful

1. a. Full of pity; tender-hearted; compassionate; kind; merciful; sympathetic.

Definition of Pitiful

1. Adjective. (rare) Feeling pity; merciful. ¹

2. Adjective. So appalling or sad that one feels or should feel sorry for it; eliciting pity. ¹

3. Adjective. Very small (of an amount or number). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pitiful

1. arousing pity [adj -FULLER, -FULLEST]

Medical Definition of Pitiful

1. 1. Full of pity; tender-hearted; compassionate; kind; merciful; sympathetic. "The Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy." (James v. 11) 2. Piteous; lamentable; eliciting compassion. "A thing, indeed, very pitiful and horrible." (Spenser) 3. To be pitied for littleness or meanness; miserable; paltry; contemptible; despicable. "That's villainous, and shows a most pitiful ambition in the fool that uses it." (Shak) Synonym: Despicable, mean, paltry. See Contemptible. Pit"ifully, Pit"ifulness. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pitiful

pithogues
pithoi
pithos
piths
pithsome
pithy
pitiable
pitiableness
pitiablenesses
pitiably
pitiamide
pitied
pitier
pitiers
pities
pitiful (current term)
pitifull
pitifuller
pitifullest
pitifully
pitifulness
pitifulnesses
pitiless
pitilessly
pitilessness
pitilessnesses
pitis
pitlane
pitlanes
pitman

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