Dolent
Piteous and dolent are semantically related. in depressing topic. In some cases you can use "Piteous" instead an adjective "Dolent", when it comes to topics like grieving.
Piteous
Piteous adjective - Deserving of one's pity.
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Synonyms for Piteous
Dolent and piteous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dolent" instead an adjective "Piteous".
Nearby Word: pitiful
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Piteous and Dolent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dolent/piteous
Dolent & Piteous. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dolent/piteous>.
Piteous or Dolent. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dolent/piteous.
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