pitifully

[US]/'pitifuli/
[UK]/ˈpɪtɪfʊlɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a pitiful or lamentable manner

Example Sentences

The cat miaowed pitifully.

the pitifully low wages gained from domestic service.

His wages were pitifully inadequate for the needs of his growing family.

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