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单词 pitiful
释义
Pitiful
adj satadj.allinspiring mixed contempt and pity
Synset:pathetic pitiable
Examples:
  • their efforts were pathetic
  • pitiable lack of character
  • pitiful exhibition of cowardice
Antonyms:estimable
Inherited Hypernyms:pathetic
Similar to:contemptible
adj satadj.allbad; unfortunate
Synset:deplorable distressing lamentable sad sorry
Examples:
  • my finances were in a deplorable state
  • a lamentable decision
  • her clothes were in sad shape
  • a sorry state of affairs
Antonyms:good
Derivationally Related Form:sorrinesssadnesslament
Inherited Hypernyms:deplorable
Similar to:bad
adj satadj.alldeserving or inciting pity
Synset:hapless miserable misfortunate pathetic piteous pitiable poor wretched
Examples:
  • a hapless victim
  • miserable victims of war
  • the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic - Galsworthy
  • piteous appeals for help
  • pitiable homeless children
  • a pitiful fate
  • Oh, you poor thing
  • his poor distorted limbs
  • a wretched life
Antonyms:fortunate
Derivationally Related Form:wretchednesspathosmiserablenesspity
Inherited Hypernyms:hapless
Similar to:unfortunate
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