pitiful existence

Examples (10)

• He lived a pitiful existence in poverty and despair.
• The stray dog seemed to lead a pitiful existence on the streets.
• She escaped her pitiful existence by winning the lottery.
• Many characters in classic novels endure a truly pitiful existence.
• After the war, his family was reduced to a pitiful existence.
• Despite his talent, he led a pitiful existence as an unrecognized artist.
• The documentary highlighted the pitiful existence of refugees in the camp.
• It was a pitiful existence for someone who once had so much.
• The old man's pitiful existence touched the hearts of many.
• They fought to improve their pitiful existence and find hope.