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pitiful
adjective /ˈpɪtɪfəl,ˈpɪdəfl̩/
a) Feeling pity; merciful.

Straightway, he now goes on to make a full confession; whereupon the mariners became more and more appalled, but still are pitiful.

b) So appalling or sad that one feels or should feel sorry for it; eliciting pity.

Scotland has a pitiful climate.

See Also: pitiable, pity

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