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pitifulness

/ˈpɪt.i.fəl.nəs/
pit · i · ful · ness
Adverb:pitifully
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Adjective:pitiful
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pitifulness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of deserving or arousing pity and sorrow due to distress, suffering, or misfortune.

Example

"The sheer pitifulness of the abandoned animals moved several volunteers to adopt them immediately."

2

The quality of being contemptibly inadequate, inferior, or insignificant.

Example

"Critics pointed out the pitifulness of the company's initial compensation offer to the affected residents."

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• Nearby Words

pitiably
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pitiless
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pitifulness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pitifulness
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