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Meaning of piteous

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

piteous

Pronunciation:

adjective

Definitions

  1. Provoking pity, compassion, or sympathy.

    Synonyms:heartbreakingheartrendinglamentablepatheticpitiful

  2. Showing devotion to God.

    Synonyms:devoutpious

  3. Showing compassion.

    Synonyms:compassionatetender

  4. Of little importance or value.

    Synonyms:meanmiserablepaltrypatheticpitiful
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/piteous

Related words

pitifulpatheticpitiablewretchedmiserablemisfortunateunfortunatehapless