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单词 piteous
释义

piteous

adjective

pit·​e·​ous ˈpi-tē-əs How to pronounce piteous (audio)
: of a kind to move to pity or compassion
piteously adverb
piteousness noun

Synonyms

  • heartbreaking
  • heartrending
  • miserable
  • pathetic
  • pitiable
  • pitiful
  • poor
  • rueful
  • sorry
  • wretched
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Example Sentences

The child cried out in a piteous voice. a piteous beggar huddled in the doorway of an abandoned building
Recent Examples on the Web In roaring luxury markets from Manhattan to San Francisco over the past few years, buyers were a piteous bunch. Katy Mclaughlin, WSJ, 6 Mar. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

piteous

adjective

pit·​e·​ous ˈpi-tē-əs How to pronounce piteous (audio)
: pitiful
The dog let out a piteous whine.

piteous

adjective

as in pitiful
deserving of one's pity a piteous beggar huddled in the doorway of an abandoned building

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • pitiful
  • pathetic
  • poor
  • wretched
  • miserable
  • sorry
  • pitiable
  • sad
  • rueful
  • horrible
  • heartbreaking
  • mournful
  • disturbing
  • terrible
  • lamentable
  • heartrending
  • impressive
  • deplorable
  • emotional
  • awful
  • regrettable
  • sorrowful
  • poignant
  • inspiring
  • affecting
  • touching
  • distressing
  • moving
  • stirring
  • grievous
  • upsetting
  • woeful

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unimpressive
  • uninspiring
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