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.