piteous

🇺🇸 /ˈpɪtiəs/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpɪtiəs/
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adjective
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causing or deserving pity, very sad or pitiable

The piteous cries of the injured animal touched everyone's heart.

translation

adj. causing or deserving pity, very sad or pitiable