English Language Learners Definition of piteous
: deserving or causing feelings of sympathy or pity. See the full definition for piteous in the English Language Learners Dictionary. piteous. adjective. pit·e·ous | \ ˈpi-tē-əs \
What does piteous object mean?
piteous Add to list Share. If something's piteous, it makes you feel pity and concern. ... Use the adjective piteous when you want to describe something that deserves your feelings of compassion and sympathy.
What is piteous heart?
1 affecting, moving, distressing, lamentable, woeful, sad, wretched, sorrowful.
