Looking for the meaning of the word PITIFUL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PITIFUL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Pitiful
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpɪtɪf(ʊ)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:
deserving or arousing pity
Short Definition:deserving or arousing pity
Examples:- two children in a very pitiful state
Definition:
very small or poor; inadequate
Short Definition:very small or poor
Examples:- a pitiful attempt to impress her
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