Miserly and Pitiful

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Miserly adjective - Giving or sharing as little as possible.

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Pitiful and miserly are semantically related. in meagre topic. In some cases you can use "Pitiful" instead an adjective "Miserly".

Nearby Words: miserable, miserliness, miser

Pitiful adjective - Deserving pitying scorn (as for inadequacy).

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Miserly and pitiful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Miserly" instead an adjective "Pitiful".

Nearby Words: pity, pitiless, pitiable, piteous, pitifully

In Oliver Twist, Oliver's famous request for a second pitiful helping of porridge is treated like a high crime by the miserly workhouse staff.

Source: Felony Misdemeanor

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