pitifully weak

Frequency: 4.20.5 per million words

Used to emphasize extreme feebleness or lack of strength.

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Examples (20)

  • The old bridge looked pitifully weak after years of neglect.
  • His argument was pitifully weak and easily dismissed.
  • His arguments were pitifully weak and easily countered by the opposition.
  • After the long illness, she felt pitifully weak and struggled to walk.
  • Without proper nourishment, the animal was pitifully weak and struggled to stand.
  • The team's defense was pitifully weak, allowing the opponents to score repeatedly.
  • The country's defenses were exposed as pitifully weak during the invasion.
  • The light from the old lamp was pitifully weak, barely illuminating the room.
  • Her voice was pitifully weak, barely audible above the noise.
  • Despite his efforts, his voice sounded pitifully weak as he tried to speak.
  • The team's performance was pitifully weak, failing to score any points.
  • The evidence presented was pitifully weak, leading to an acquittal.
  • He felt pitifully weak after the long illness, unable to lift heavy objects.
  • The country's economy became pitifully weak after years of mismanagement.
  • The evidence presented was pitifully weak, leading to an acquittal.
  • His attempt to lift the heavy box was pitifully weak, and he quickly gave up.
  • Despite their efforts, the rebel forces remained pitifully weak against the government army.
  • She gave a pitifully weak excuse for being late, which no one believed.
  • The coffee was pitifully weak, more like flavored water than an actual beverage.
  • The foundation of the old building was pitifully weak, making it unsafe.