Misfortunate and Pitiable

Misfortunate

Misfortunate adjective - Deserving or inciting pity.

Pitiable is a synonym for misfortunate. In some cases you can use "Pitiable" instead an adjective "Misfortunate".

Pitiable

Pitiable adjective - Deserving or inciting pity.
Usage example: pitiable homeless children

Misfortunate is a synonym for pitiable. You can use "Misfortunate" instead an adjective "Pitiable".

Nearby Words: pitiful, pity, pitifully, pitied, pitiably
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