pi
ti
ful
Comparative
more pitiful
Superlative
most pitiful
1
bad; unfortunate
Synonyms:
2
deserving of sympathy or disappointment due to being in a poor and unsatisfactory condition
- The stray dog's pitiful condition broke my heart.
- The soldier's pitiful injuries were a reminder of the harsh battles.
- The pitiful cry of the injured bird tugged at their hearts.
- The house was in a pitiful condition, with broken windows and overgrown weeds everywhere.