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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are pitiful" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something or someone as deserving pity or being in a state of distress or inadequacy.
Example: "The conditions in the abandoned building are pitiful, and immediate action is needed to address the situation."
Alternatives: "are lamentable" or "are deplorable."
Dictionary
are pitiful
adjective
Feeling pity; merciful.
Exact(42)
The early results are "pitiful", says Nelson.
"Some of these communities are pitiful places.
These are pitiful numbers, but others did even worse.
You said that the three superintendent promotions are pitiful.
The results are pitiful: only 331 have been relocated since September.
After years of relying on America for its external defence, the country's military capabilities are pitiful.
Similar(18)
"It's pitiful".
That's pitiful.
Their lot is pitiful.
Europe, thy name is pitiful.
"The material is pitiful.
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