Piteous

/ˈpɪtiəs/
adjective

Creating a sense of pity or sympathy.

The boy gave a piteous look to his teacher when he didn't understand the lesson.
Visual representation of "piteous" - Creating a sense of pity or sympathy.
adjective

Deserving or causing feelings of pity or compassion.

She couldn't ignore his piteous cry for help.
Visual representation of "piteous" - Deserving or causing feelings of pity or compassion.
adjective

In a pitiable or sad manner.

The injured puppy whimpered piteously.
Visual representation of "piteous" - In a pitiable or sad manner.
adjective

Creating a sense of pity or sympathy.

The boy gave a piteous look to his teacher when he didn't understand the lesson.
Visual representation of "piteous" - Creating a sense of pity or sympathy.
adjective

Deserving or causing feelings of pity or compassion.

She couldn't ignore his piteous cry for help.
Visual representation of "piteous" - Deserving or causing feelings of pity or compassion.
adjective

In a pitiable or sad manner.

The injured puppy whimpered piteously.
Visual representation of "piteous" - In a pitiable or sad manner.
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Pity Request

Piteous often highlights a deliberate attempt to evoke sympathy.

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His piteous appeal for another chance was hard to ignore.
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Subtle Manipulation

Sometimes 'piteous' describes behavior that can be manipulative.

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She gave a piteous sob, making everyone immediately attentive.
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Not Always Genuine

Piteous expressions or actions aren't always genuine; they can be exaggerated.

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The actor's piteous performance seemed overdone.
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Pity Request

Piteous often highlights a deliberate attempt to evoke sympathy.

Illustration for Pity Request
His piteous appeal for another chance was hard to ignore.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Subtle Manipulation

Sometimes 'piteous' describes behavior that can be manipulative.

Illustration for Subtle Manipulation
She gave a piteous sob, making everyone immediately attentive.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Always Genuine

Piteous expressions or actions aren't always genuine; they can be exaggerated.

Illustration for Not Always Genuine
The actor's piteous performance seemed overdone.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Pity Request

Piteous often highlights a deliberate attempt to evoke sympathy.

Illustration for Pity Request
His piteous appeal for another chance was hard to ignore.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Subtle Manipulation

Sometimes 'piteous' describes behavior that can be manipulative.

Illustration for Subtle Manipulation
She gave a piteous sob, making everyone immediately attentive.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Always Genuine

Piteous expressions or actions aren't always genuine; they can be exaggerated.

Illustration for Not Always Genuine
The actor's piteous performance seemed overdone.
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