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Another word for piteous

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• adjective (Context 1)

Deserving or arousing pity and compassion, especially through a sorrowful appearance or expression of suffering.

Usage Example

"The stray dog let out a pitiful whimper as it sought shelter from the freezing rain."

Strongest
pitiful
pitiable
Strong
pathetic
heartbreaking
heart-rending
plaintive
mournful
woeful
wretched
doleful

Opposites of piteous

The opposite of piteous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cheerful
joyful
happy
enviable
fortunate
See all opposites of piteous

• Nearby Words

pitchside
pitchwoman
pitchy
piteous
piteously
pitfall
pith

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Piteous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/piteous
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