Definition of Piteous

provoking pity

Examples of Piteous in a sentence

After being stuck in the rain all night, the puppy looked piteous.  🔊

The cries of the wounded animal were piteous so I was happy when the veterinarian put him to rest.  🔊

When I saw the piteous homeless man, I gave him all the money I had in my wallet.  🔊

The piteous woman begged her doctor to give her something for pain.  🔊

In a piteous voice, the little girl asked me to help find her parents.  🔊

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