Piteous (Adjective)
Meaning
Deserving or inciting pity; "a hapless victim"; "miserable victims of war"; "the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic"- Galsworthy; "piteous appeals for help"; "pitiable homeless children"; "a pitiful fate"; "Oh, you poor thing"; "his poor distorted limbs"; "a wretched life".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The piteous cries of the lonely child echoed through the empty streets, tugging at the heartstrings of passersby.
- The news of the devastating natural disaster filled the hearts of viewers with sorrow, as they watched piteous images of destroyed homes and displaced families.
- Her piteous expressions and tearful eyes begged for mercy, but the unyielding judge showed no compassion.
- The piteous conditions of the refugee camp were a stark reminder of the dire consequences of war and conflict.
- The elderly woman's piteous story of struggling to make ends meet on a meager pension sparked outrage and calls for social reform.