Pitifullest: meaning, definitions and examples
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pitifullest
[ ˈpɪtɪfəlɪst ]
extreme sadness
The term 'pitifullest' refers to the most pitiable or contemptible state of being. It is used to describe a situation or an individual that elicits profound sympathy or scorn due to their unfortunate circumstances. This word is the superlative form of 'pitiful', suggesting an extreme degree of sorrow or misfortune. It conveys a strong emotional response, often emphasizing fragility and despair. 'Pitifullest' is commonly used when depicting extreme cases of suffering or inadequacy.
Synonyms
deplorable, miserable, pathetic, wretched.
Examples of usage
- Her pitifullest moment came when she lost her job.
- The pitifullest sight was that of a deserted puppy in the rain.
- In his pitifullest condition, he begged for help.
- He described the pitifullest experiences of his childhood.
Translations
Translations of the word "pitifullest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais miserável
🇮🇳 सबसे दयनीय
🇩🇪 am jämmerlichsten
🇮🇩 paling menyedihkan
🇺🇦 найжалісніший
🇵🇱 najbardziej żałosny
🇯🇵 最も哀れな
🇫🇷 le plus pitoyable
🇪🇸 el más miserable
🇹🇷 en acınası
🇰🇷 가장 불쌍한
🇸🇦 الأكثر بؤسا
🇨🇿 nejžalostnější
🇸🇰 najžalostnejší
🇨🇳 最悲惨的
🇸🇮 najbolj obupen
🇮🇸 verst ástandi
🇰🇿 ең аянышты
🇬🇪 ყველაზე უბედური
🇦🇿 ən bədbəxt
🇲🇽 el más lamentable
Etymology
The word 'pitiful' originates from the late Middle English 'piteful', which in turn comes from the Old French 'piteux', meaning 'pitying, compassionate', derived from the Latin 'pietas', meaning 'piety, duty, or kindness'. The suffix '-est' is added to form the superlative, which indicates the highest degree of something, in this case, pity. Words like 'pitiful' and 'pitifully' have been used throughout history to evoke sympathy and compassion, often in literature and poetry, highlighting human suffering and the emotional response it elicits from others. The evolution of the term reflects societal attitudes towards compassion and the moral obligation to care for those in distress.