poor things
Objects of sympathy
Poor things is an expression of sympathy or pity, usually said about someone (or something) in an unfortunate situation: The kids were exhausted—poor things had been traveling all day.
It can be genuine compassion or slightly condescending, depending on tone.
Sometimes used sarcastically about those who don't deserve sympathy: The billionaires had to pay more taxes, poor things.
- victimsThose who suffer harm
- unfortunateDeserving of pity
- strugglingExperiencing serious difficulty
- fallen on hard timesSuffering misfortune after prosperity
- destituteUtterly without means
pitiable · forlorn · sad sacks · helpless · lost causes · hard cases · orphan · miserable · wretches · hapless · widow · strays · underdog · beggar · empathy · waifs · down-and-out · downtrodden
poor thingsblessed souls
Saved spirits in paradise
lucky devils · lucky dogs · lucky ducks · winners · lottery winners
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