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pitiful

One entry found.


Entry Word:
pitiful
Function:
adjective
Text: 1 deserving pitying scorn (as for inadequacy)<that is a pitiful attempt at an essay on patriotism; youʼll have to do it over>Synonymscontemptible, despicable, pitiable, sorryRelated Wordsdeplorable, discreditable, disgraceful, disreputable, infamous, notorious; abhorrent, abominable, detestable, hateful, odious; bad, inferior, poor; disgusting, dishonorable, shameful; unworthy, worthless; scandalous, shocking, sordid, unsavoryNear Antonymsadmirable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy; notable, noteworthy, noticeable, outstanding, reputable, worthy; excellent; flawless, perfect; honorable, noble; honest, straightAntonymsdecent, presentable, respectable 2 arousing or deserving of oneʼs loathing and disgust<a pitiful coward>— see contemptible 1 3 deserving of oneʼs pity<pitiful orphans who had lost everything in the war>— see pathetic 1
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