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pitiful

British pronunciation/pˈɪtifə‍l/
American pronunciation/ˈpɪtəfəɫ/
1

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

synonyms : pathetic
pitiable
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2

bad; unfortunate

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3

deserving or inciting pity

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Examples
1That night the little creature did not stop crying and its pitiful little squeak tore at Aggie's heartstrings.
2So the internet has been absolutely pitiful-- pitiful.
3This is pitiful.
4- That's pitiful.
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