different between woefully vs piteously

English

From Middle English wofully, equivalent to woeful +? -ly.

woefully (comparative more woefully, superlative most woefully)

In a woeful manner.
- 2013 June 18, Simon Romero, "Protests Widen as Brazilians Chide Leaders," New York Times (retrieved 21 June 2013):
  In a convulsion that has caught many in Brazil and beyond by surprise, waves of protesters denounced their leaders for dedicating so many resources to cultivating Brazil’s global image by building stadiums for international events, when basic services like education and health care remain woefully inadequate.

piteous +? -ly

piteously (comparative more piteously, superlative most piteously)

In a piteous manner; pathetically; plaintively.
- 1929, Robert Dean Frisbee, The Book of Puka-Puka (republished by Eland, 2019; p. 194):
  Little Sea and Desire would wail piteously over my body for a day, and then I should be quickly forgotten.

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