pitifulness

/ˈpɪtɪfəlnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being deserving of pity or sympathy because of suffering or weakness.
    • The pitifulness of the abandoned puppy moved everyone to tears.
    • She couldn't ignore the pitifulness in his voice when he asked for help.
    • The documentary captured the pitifulness of the refugees' living conditions.
  2. The quality of being very small, weak, or inadequate; meagerness.
    • The pitifulness of his salary made it impossible to pay the rent.
    • They laughed at the pitifulness of the team's attempt to defend the goal.
    • The pitifulness of the harvest that year led to widespread hunger.
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