Pitiful
/pˈɪtəfəl/
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Definition
(adj) So appalling or sad that one feels or should feel sorry for it; eliciting pity.
Sentence Examples
The pitiful sight moved us to tears.
The little girl, deeply moved by the old man's pitiful story, burst into tears.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The abandoned puppy let out a ____ whimper that made everyone in the shelter want to adopt it.