What is another word for pitifully?
Pronunciation:
[ pˈɪtɪfəlɪ], [ pˈɪtɪfəlɪ], [ p_ˈɪ_t_ɪ_f_ə_l_ɪ]
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Synonyms for Pitifully:
adv.
• all (adverb) • pitifully (adverb)n.
• Other relevant words: (noun)Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- despicably,
- vilely,
- unfortunately,
- remorsefully,
- woefully,
- tragically,
- poorly,
- ridiculously,
- contemptibly,
- grossly,
- dreadfully,
- ignominiously,
- dolefully,
- execrably,
- ruefully,
- dismally,
- distressfully,
- squalidly,
- sympathetically,
- distressingly,
- odiously,
- horribly,
- criminally,
- horridly,
- flagrantly,
- unhappily,
- tenderly,
- grievously,
- shockingly,
- foully,
- Smally,
- drearily,
- abjectly,
- badly,
- heartrendingly,
- dingily,
- gloomily,
- contritely,
- shortly,
- atrociously,
- low,
- Haplessly,
- drably,
- movingly,
- terribly,
- awfully,
- poignantly,
- obnoxiously,
- short,
- reprehensibly,
- shamefully,
- Egregiously,
- basely,
- mercifully,
- meanly,
- inadequately,
- compassionately,
- detestably,
- outrageously,
- dirtily,
- touchingly,
- plaintively,
- Paltrily,
- Infamously,
- regretfully,
- scandalously,
- unsatisfactorily.
How to use "Pitifully" in context?
What does pitifully mean?
According to Dictionary.com, pitifully means, "grieffully or with feeling of regret or compassion; sorrowful." It can be used to describe a person or thing, and often implies a feeling of helplessness. When something is pitifully inadequate or unfortunate, it can be heartbreaking. For example, a pitiful excuse for a meal might be something that is half-eaten or poorly cooked. Overall, pitifully often suggests that the situation is simply not up to par.
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