Definitions and Synonyms of piteous | Another word for piteous | What is piteous?
Definition 1: deserving or inciting pity - [adjective satellite denoting all]Samples where piteous or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- a hapless victim
- miserable victims of war
- the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic
- piteous appeals for help
- pitiable homeless children
- a pitiful fate
- Oh, you poor thing
- his poor distorted limbs
- a wretched life
Synonyms for piteous in the sense of this definition
(piteous is similar to ...) not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
"an unfortunate turn of events" "an unfortunate decision" "unfortunate investments" "an unfortunate night for all concerned"
Samples where piteous or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- a hapless victim
- miserable victims of war
- the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic
- piteous appeals for help
- pitiable homeless children
- a pitiful fate
- Oh, you poor thing
- his poor distorted limbs
- a wretched life