LookItUppitiful
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈpɪtɪfəl/
pitiful means: So poor or weak that it deserves no respect.
adjective
DESERVING CONTEMPTB2
So poor or weak that it deserves no respect.
- That is a pitiful excuse.
- Their pitiful performance disappointed the fans.
- He made a pitiful attempt to blame someone else.
CAUSING PITYB2
So sad or unpleasant that it makes you feel sorry for someone or something.
- The injured dog was a pitiful sight.
- We heard a pitiful cry from the next room.
- The children’s pitiful condition shocked the visitors.
VERY SMALLC1
Much smaller in amount or number than is needed or expected.
- They paid her a pitiful sum.
- Only a pitiful number of people came.
- The workers struggled to live on their pitiful wages.
Questions about pitiful
What does pitiful mean?
So poor or weak that it deserves no respect.
What is pitiful in other languages?
Türkçe: acınası · Español: patético · Français: pitoyable · Deutsch: erbärmlich · Italiano: patetico · 日本語: 情けない
How do you pronounce pitiful?
It is pronounced /ˈpɪtɪfəl/.
How do you use pitiful in a sentence?
That is a pitiful excuse. Their pitiful performance disappointed the fans.
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