1. plural of pitifulness; the quality or state of being pitiable, deserving pity, or arousing compassion
Usage: abstract noun, typically used in formal or literary contexts
2. plural of pitifulness; the quality of being contemptible, inadequate, or laughably poor
Usage: often used to express disapproval or disdain

Examples

• The pitifulnesses of their living conditions moved the charity workers to action.
• He spoke of the pitifulnesses inherent in human suffering.
• The pitifulnesses of their excuses were transparent to everyone in the room.
• She could not ignore the pitifulnesses of the abandoned animals.
• The pitifulnesses of the performance disappointed the entire audience.