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piteous

adjective pit·e·ous \ˈpi-tē-əs\

: deserving or causing feelings of sympathy or pity

Full Definition of PITEOUS

: of a kind to move to pity or compassion

— pit·e·ous·ly adverb

— pit·e·ous·ness noun

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14th century

Synonyms: heartbreaking, heartrending, miserable, pathetic, pitiable, pitiful, poor, rueful, sorry, wretched

PITEOUSLY Defined for Kids

adjective pit·e·ous \ˈpi-tē-əs\

: pitiful <The dog let out a piteous whine.>

— pit·e·ous·ly adverb <groaning piteously>

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