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pitiful(adjective, upset, mean, severe)
39
miserable(adjective, upset, mean, poor)
31
pitiable(adjective, upset, mean, poor)
26
wretched(adjective, mean, poor, low)
25
poor(adjective, mean, low, sad)
20
piteous(adjective, mean, poor, low)
15
affecting(adjective, characteristic, mean, poor)
14
touching(adjective, characteristic, mean, open)
13
emotional(adjective, characteristic, tender, sweet)
12
inadequate(adjective, mean, weak, poor)
11
poignant(adjective, upset, open, sad)
11
sentimental(adjective, soft, tender, sweet)
10
emotive(adjective, characteristic, tender, feelings)
9
stirring(adjective, characteristic, mean, open)
8
rueful(adjective, upset, mean, poor)
7
heart-rending(adjective, sad, tender, awful)
5
exciting(adjective, characteristic, feelings, sensitive)
5
impressive(adjective, characteristic, tender, feelings)
4
tender(adjective, open, soft, sad)
4
mind-blowing(adjective, characteristic, tender, feelings)
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