Does Pitiful Mean Sad?

Someone or something that is pitiful is so sad, weak, or small that you feel pity for them.

What does a pitiful mean?

1 archaic : full of pity : compassionate. 2a : deserving or arousing pity or commiseration. b : exciting pitying contempt (as by meanness or inadequacy) pitiful wages. Other Words from pitiful Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More About pitiful.

Is pitiful an insult?

If you're talking about some person that you pity, then "pitiful" means that you feel sorry for that person: Look at that pitiful little kid who doesn't have any shoes. In this context, "pitiful" isn't an insult.

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