piteous — deserving or arousing pity; pathetic and sad
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: deserving or arousing pity; pathetic and sad
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɪtiəs/
Korean meaning: 동정심을 불러일으키는, 가엾은, 불쌍한
Korean pronunciation: **피**티어스
Example Sentences
- My cat's piteous meowing at 3 AM turned out to be a demand for premium tuna, not a cry for help.
- His piteous excuse about aliens stealing his homework didn't fool the teacher.
- The piteous state of the old building moved the city council to approve renovation funds.
piteous
ADJECTIVE//ˈpɪtiəs//
deserving or arousing pity; pathetic and sad
deserving or arousing pity; pathetic and sad
The beauteous garden lies piteous, yet the duteous gardener weeps.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 중세 영어에서 유래하여, 라틴어 'pietas(경건, 동정)'에서 발전했습니다. 원래는 종교적 경건함을 의미했지만, 시간이 지나면서 불쌍함과 동정심을 나타내는 의미로 변화했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My cat's piteous meowing at 3 AM turned out to be a demand for premium tuna, not a cry for help.”
“His piteous excuse about aliens stealing his homework didn't fool the teacher.”
“The piteous state of the old building moved the city council to approve renovation funds.”
“She gave him a piteous look when he ate the last piece of pizza.”
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