piteous

ˈpɪtiəs
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Translation of piteous into Russian

Adjective

sympathy

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evoking or deserving pity
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жалостливый вызывающий жалость
  • Her piteous plea for help moved everyone in the room..Ее жалостливый призыв о помощи тронул всех в комнате
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Synonyms and analogies of piteous in English

adj.heartbreakingpatheticMore synonyms

Examples of piteous in a sentence

  • His piteous expression made it hard to refuse his request.

Translations of "piteous" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
жалобныйadj. - zhalobny

A piteous cry from above could suddenly be heard.

внезапно донёсся откуда-то сверху жалобный крик.

We see the ground whereon these woes do lie; But the true ground of all these piteous woes

Мы видим, земля, на которой эти беды лежат делать; Но истинное основание всех этих бед жалобный

жалкийadj. - zhalkiy

The story's piteous ending left the audience in deep reflection.

Жалкий конец истории оставил аудиторию в глубоком размышлении.

He held a piteous expression while recounting his misfortunes.

Он держал жалкое выражение лица, рассказывая о своих неудачах.

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Other translations for piteous:

  • жалостливых

piteous: Examples and translations in context

The old man spoke in a piteous tone about his lost love.

Старик говорил жалобным тоном о своей утраченной любви.

I rushed forward, fell down, clapped my hand to my face, and became a piteous spectacle.

Я бросился вперед, упал, хлопнул рукой к моему лицу, и стал жалобным зрелище.

If you wish to know why there are disasters of armies and weapons in the world, listen to the piteous cries from the slaughter house at midnight.

Если ты хочешь знать причину бедствий и войн в мире, просто прислушайся к жалобным крикам, раздающимся на бойне в полночь.

A piteous whimper escaped from behind the locked door.

Жалобный стон раздался из-за закрытой двери.

The piteous scene at the abandoned zoo haunted my thoughts for days.

Жалкая сцена в заброшенном зоопарке преследовала мои мысли долгое время.

The piteous nature of her situation left many feeling helpless.

Жалкая природа её ситуации оставила многих в беспомощности.

His piteous attempt at explaining himself only made things worse.

Его жалкая попытка объясниться только усугубила ситуацию.

The piteous situation of the refugees drew international attention.

Жалкое состояние беженцев привлекло международное внимание.

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