PITIFUL
(adj.sat, adj., adverb)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Pitiful.
How to pronounce pitiful:
US
Pitiful - as an adjective satellite
Inspiring mixed contempt and pity
Example: "Their efforts were pathetic"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
patheticpitiableBad; unfortunate
Example: "My finances were in a deplorable state"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deplorabledistressinglamentablesadsorryPitiful - as an adjective
Feeling pity; merciful.
So appalling or sad that one feels or should feel sorry for it; eliciting pity.
Example: "Scotland has a pitiful climate."
Of an amount or number: very small.
Example: "A pitiful number of students bothered to turn up."
Pitiful - as an adverb
In a pitiful manner; pitifully; piteously; pathetically.
Example Sentences
"She looked pitiful after the accident."
"His attempt at singing was pitiful."
"The puppies' whimpers sounded pitiful."
"I felt sorry for the pitiful old man begging on the street."
"Her makeup was so poorly done, it was pitiful."
Word Game Points
Is PITIFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pitiful is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PITIFUL has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is PITIFUL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pitiful is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPITIFUL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PITIFUL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pitiful is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPITIFUL has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
