piteous

Example Sentences

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"The amount you get per stream is piteous, so it's more likely you're going to be in a flat-share with five other people in East London."

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2024

But Homes retains a quality of resigned sympathy with these anxious, immensely self-important characters — a tincture of compassion that makes them feel all the more piteous.

From Washington Post • Sep. 13, 2022

When Sarah, introducing herself to her class, mentions a brother who died, her reflex not to seem piteous makes her explanation weirdly funny: “He was just like a baby, so it wasn’t sad or anything.”

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2022

The president’s wartime speeches are notable for their displays of raw emotion, but at the same time, he is capable of evoking piteous scenes without asking for pity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2022

“I didn’t mean any harm,” I begged, making piteous gestures.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane