Words To Describe Tragic Events

adjective pitiful is an adjective that describes something that evokes or deserves pity or compassion, often due to being weak, sad, or inadequate.

• The state of the orphanage was pitiful, with dilapidated buildings and limited resources.
• It's pitiful how much he struggles with basic math.
• She looked pitiful after getting soaked in the rain.
• His attempt at cooking was pitiful, resulting in a burnt and inedible mess.

adjective showing deep sorrow or distress; extremely sad

• The woebegone expression on her face revealed the depth of her sorrow.
• He looked so woebegone after his team lost the game.
• I felt totally woebegone after failing my driving test.
• The abandoned house had a woebegone appearance, with its broken windows and overgrown yard.