noun
- the quality of arousing pity or compassion; the state of being piteous
Examples
- The piteousness of the abandoned puppy moved everyone to tears.
- She couldn’t ignore the piteousness in his voice when he begged for help.
- The documentary captured the piteousness of life in the refugee camp.
- His piteousness was so overwhelming that strangers offered assistance.
- The old man’s piteousness as he searched for food was heartbreaking.
- There was a certain piteousness in her attempt to maintain her pride.