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English to English adjective
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Expressing or showing anger; passionate. |  | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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deserving or inciting pity | | Example: a hapless victim
miserable victims of war
the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic
piteous appeals for help
pitiable homeless children
a pitiful fate
Oh, you poor thing
his poor distorted limbs
a wretched life
source: wordnet30
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inspiring mixed contempt and pity | | Example: their efforts were pathetic
pitiable lack of character
pitiful exhibition of cowardice
source: wordnet30
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inspiring scornful pity | | Example: how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years
source: wordnet30
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