/ Dictionary / Index P piteous: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: pit•e•ous Pronunciation: (pit'ē-us), [key] — adj. evoking or deserving pity; pathetic: piteous cries for help. compassionate. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: piteous (Thesaurus) pit dwelling pitfall Related Content Daily Word Quiz: fervor Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language