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pitiful
pit·i·ful [ píttif'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. arousing pity: arousing or deserving pity or compassion
2. arousing contempt: arousing or deserving contempt or derision

pit·i·ful·ly adverb
pit·i·ful·ness noun

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