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pitiful vs sad

sad vs pitiful

pitiful and sad both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pitiful No Yes No No
sad No Yes No No
As adjectives, pitiful and sad are synonyms defined as:
  • pitiful and sad: bad; unfortunate
Other synonyms of pitiful include deplorable, distressing, lamentable, sorry.
pitiful (adjective) sad (adjective)
bad; unfortunate experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
inspiring mixed contempt and pity bad; unfortunate
deserving or inciting pity of things that make you feel sad
Difference between pitiful and sad

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