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plightful

/ˈplaɪtfl/ adjective · British & US
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What does plightful mean?

adjective

Causing or expressing a feeling of pity or sympathy; pitifully sad or unfortunate.

Example

"The plightful state of the homeless people in the city moved many to donate to charity."

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