Why do the children cry pitifully?
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Pitifully
Synonyms for "pitifully" (8 found)
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5 entriespitifully inadequate evidencepitifully low response ratepitifully slow servicepitifully small samplepitifully underfunded program
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2 entriesmore pitifullymost pitifully
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5 total sentences available.
The puppy started whining pitifully when his owner walked away from him.
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Daniel was pitifully crying as the kids crowded around him.
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John's stomach was rumbling pitifully.
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