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pitiful

/ˈpɪtɪfəl/
pit · i · ful ˈpɪt · ɪ · fəl
English Definition
adj. deserving or causing feelings of pity
中文释义
可怜的
Significado en Español
lamentable, lastimoso
한국어 뜻
불쌍한, 가련한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đáng thương, tội nghiệp
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Example Sentence

The stray dog looked pitiful in the rain.

这只流浪狗在雨中看起来很可怜。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “pitiful”:

  1. A pathetic
  2. B admirable
  3. C impressive
  4. D commendable
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A — pathetic. “pitiful” means adj. deserving or causing feelings of pity

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The lost, shivering kitten made a ______ sight in the cold gray rain.

  1. A cheerful
  2. B splendid
  3. C pitiful
  4. D glorious
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C — pitiful. “pitiful” means adj. deserving or causing feelings of pity

Common questions about “pitiful”

What does “pitiful” mean?

pitiful — adj. deserving or causing feelings of pity. In Chinese: 可怜的.

How do you pronounce “pitiful”?

pitiful is pronounced /ˈpɪtɪfəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pit · i · ful.

How do you use “pitiful” in a sentence?

The stray dog looked pitiful in the rain. (这只流浪狗在雨中看起来很可怜。)

What are synonyms for “pitiful”?

pathetic, sad, wretched — all close in meaning to pitiful (adj. deserving or causing feelings of pity).

Is “pitiful” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. pitiful appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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