piteous

As a verb moaning

is present participle of lang=en.

As a noun moaning

is the utterance of a moan.

As an adjective piteous is

pitiful; evincing pity, compassion, or sympathy.

Heartrending is a related term of piteous.

As adjectives the difference between heartrending and piteous

is that heartrending is that causes great grief, anguish or distress while piteous is pitiful; evincing pity, compassion, or sympathy.

As adjectives the difference between piteous and piceous

is that piteous is pitiful; evincing pity, compassion, or sympathy while piceous is of or pertaining to pitch; resembling pitch in color or quality; pitchy.

As adjectives the difference between piteous and pileous

is that piteous is pitiful; evincing pity, compassion, or sympathy while pileous is (uncomparable) of, pertaining to, or consisting of hair.

As adjectives the difference between piteous and ruthful

is that piteous is pitiful; evincing pity, compassion, or sympathy while ruthful is full of sorrow; sorrowful; woeful; rueful.