Definition of pitiful

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• pitiful is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
• pitiful is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
• pitiful is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of pitiful

• bad; unfortunate (adjective)

  Synonyms

  1. deplorable
  2. distressing
  3. lamentable
  4. sad
  5. sorry
• inspiring mixed contempt and pity (adjective)

  Examples

  1. pitiful exhibition of cowardice

  Synonyms

  1. pathetic
  2. pitiable
• deserving or inciting pity (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a pitiful fate

  Synonyms

  1. hapless
  2. miserable
  3. misfortunate
  4. pathetic
  5. piteous
  6. pitiable
  7. poor
  8. wretched

See definition of pitiful in Merriam Webster