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pitiful

5 antonyms and opposites of pitiful, grouped by meaning.

Adj — So sad, weak, or inadequate that it arouses pity or contempt.

Antonyms

nonpathetic un-pathetic unpiteous unpitiable unrueful

How to use pitiful

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a pitiful excuse pitiful attempt pitiful sight

Etymology

From Middle English pityful, formed from pity + -ful.

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