"Pitchy" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Pitchy refers to something that is unpleasant or unappealing, often due to its appearance, sound, or quality. The word can be used to describe something that is too obvious, telling, or heavy-handed, or that lacks subtlety or nuance. Example sentences: The music was pitchy and off-key, making it hard to listen to.
Piteously means in a way that evokes feelings of pity or sympathy, often due to extreme sadness, misfortune, or suffering. It can also mean in a manner that is distressing or unfortunate.