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Synonyms & Similar Words
patheticness
wretchedness
misery
distress
woe
sadness
sorrow
gloom
melancholy
despondency
despair
hopelessness
desperation
bleakness
dreariness
dismalness
somberness
mournfulness
lamentability
regretfulness
sorrowfulness
poignancy
plaintiveness
pitiness
commiseration
sympathy
condolences
lamentation
mournfulness
dejection
desolation
forlornness
isolation
loneliness
desolation
resignation
defeatism
pessimism
cynicism
nihilism
Meaning of Pitifulness
The state of being pitied or deserving pity, often due to a sad or unfortunate situation.
Definitions
- The quality of being pitied or deserving pity, often due to a sad or unfortunate situation.
- * A feeling of sorrow or sympathy for someone or something.
Etymology of Pitifulness
The word "pitifulness" originates from the Old English word "pitian," which means to feel pity or compassion, and the suffix "-ness," which forms a noun indicating a state or quality.
The word has been in use since the 15th century, with its meaning evolving over time to encompass a range of emotions and situations.
Example Uses
- The pitifulness of the homeless man's situation struck a chord in the hearts of the passersby.
- * The news of the natural disaster filled us with a sense of pitifulness for the affected communities.