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pathetic vs piteous

piteous vs pathetic

pathetic and piteous both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pathetic No Yes No No
piteous No Yes No No
As adjectives, pathetic and piteous are synonyms defined as:
  • pathetic and piteous: deserving or inciting pity
Other synonyms of pathetic include hapless, miserable, misfortunate, pitiable, pitiful, poor, wretched.
pathetic (adjective) piteous (adjective)
inspiring mixed contempt and pity deserving or inciting pity
inspiring scornful pity
deserving or inciting pity
Difference between pathetic and piteous

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