Pitiably: meaning, definitions and examples

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pitiably

 

[ หˆpษชt.i.ษ™.bli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of state

The word 'pitiably' means in a manner that evokes pity or sympathy. It is often used to describe situations, conditions, or behaviors that are so unfortunate that they elicit a sense of compassion from others. This term typically carries a negative connotation, as it highlights the severity of the distress or hardship being experienced. 'Pitiably' is most often applied in contexts involving poverty, suffering, or failure, underlining the gravity of the circumstances.

Synonyms

lamentably, miserably, tragically

Examples of usage

  • She looked pitiably at the abandoned puppy.
  • He failed pitiably in his attempt to complete the task.
  • The conditions in the shelter were pitiably inadequate.

Translations

Translations of the word "pitiably" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lamentavelmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเค–เคฆเคพเคฏเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erbรคrmlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyedihkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐะปัŽะณั–ะดะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผaล‚oล›nie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ“€ใ‚Œใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pitoyablement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lamentablemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท acฤฑnasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์ฐธํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุคุณู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพalostnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพalostne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏๆ€œๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obupno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrungiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัั–ั€ะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒกแƒแƒœแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ faciษ™vi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lamentablemente

Etymology

The term 'pitiably' derives from the root word 'pity', which originates from the Latin 'pietas', meaning 'piety' or 'duty', combined with the Old French 'pite', reflecting feelings of sympathy and compassion. The word 'pity' has been used in English since the 14th century, initially capturing the essence of sorrow felt for someone's misfortune. The adverb form 'pitiably' emerged later as a way to express the manner in which compassion or sympathy is evoked by someone's situation. Its usage has evolved to encompass a broader emotional context, often illustrated in literature and commentary to critique societal issues or individual failures. Over time, the word has been associated with descriptions of scenarios that provoke deep feelings of empathy, spotlighting the human experience of suffering and the instinctive need to respond to it.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,913, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.