Sentence examples for somewhat pitiful from inspiring English sources

It's both comical and somewhat pitiful, but it also feels like an authorial declaration because it dovetails with Mr. Russell's belief in joyous, transporting cinema.

The title "Children of Invention," of course, echoes the expression the mother of invention, a somewhat pitiful description for Elaine as she frantically grabs at a dream as elusive as smoke.

It was a status symbol in high school, but here, it's just an awkward, somewhat pitiful sight.

Of all the industrialized nations, Japan ranks by far the lowest in terms of gender equality a somewhat pitiful 105 out of 136.

"Pretty pitiful," Steyer observed, shaking his head.

"A parade of pretty pitiful companies," Berman calls it.

Pity for a pitiful club.

At least it is an orderly sort of place, so businesses may be able to find out whom they must bribe, how much and how often, which makes it somewhat more bearable if still costly.Investors excited by opportunities in Vietnam should note that standards of corporate governance are pitiful.

"It's pitiful".

That's pitiful.

Europe, thy name is pitiful.