1. the quality or state of deserving pity; wretchedness
2. the quality of being inadequate or contemptible

Examples

• The pitifulness of the abandoned dog moved everyone to tears.
• She couldn’t bear to witness the pitifulness of his condition.
• The pitifulness of his excuse was obvious to everyone.
• There was a certain pitifulness in his desperate attempts to impress others.
• The pitifulness of the situation called for immediate action.
• His performance was marked by such pitifulness that the audience felt embarrassed.
• The pitifulness of their living conditions shocked the social workers.