Piteous
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Of or pertaining to a pitiful state or condition.
Hapless
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Very unlucky; ill-fated.
Difference between Piteous and Hapless
What is the difference between Piteous and Hapless?
Piteous as an adjective is of or pertaining to a pitiful state or condition. while Hapless as an adjective is very unlucky; ill-fated.
We hope you now know whether to use Piteous or Hapless in your sentence.