Misfortunate and Pitiful

Misfortunate

Misfortunate adjective - Deserving or inciting pity.

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

Pitiful

Pitiful adjective - Deserving or inciting pity.
Usage example: a pitiful fate

Misfortunate is a synonym for pitiful. You can use "Misfortunate" instead an adjective "Pitiful".

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