What is "pitiful" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "pitiful": inspiring mixed contempt and pity

Adjective

Pronunciation in US: /ˈpɪdəfl̩/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈpɪtɪfəl/

Meaning of "pitiful": bad; unfortunate

Adjective

Pronunciation in US: /ˈpɪdəfl̩/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈpɪtɪfəl/

Meaning of "pitiful": deserving or inciting pity

Adjective

Pronunciation in US: /ˈpɪdəfl̩/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈpɪtɪfəl/

Synonyms:

distressing, wretched, paltry, shabby, pathetic, insignificant, sad, touching, dismal, miserable, woeful, lamentable, sorry, abject, affecting, afflicted, base, beggarly, cheap, cheerless, compassionate, contemptible, deplorable, despicable, distressed, grievous, heartbreaking, heartrending, inadequate, joyless, low, mean, mournful, moving, piteous, sorrowful, stirring, suffering, tearful, vile, worthless, comfortless, commiserative, pitiable, arousing, scurvy,

Antonyms:

wealthy, cheerful, glad, joyful, fortunate, lucky, excellent, superb, wonderful, worthwhile, good, nice, important, rich, significant, substantial, happy, hopeful, superior,