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pitiable

One entry found for pitiable.
Main Entry: piti·able
Pronunciation: 'pi-tE-&-b&l
Function: adjective
1 : deserving or exciting pity : LAMENTABLE <pitiable victims>
2 : of a kind to evoke mingled pity and contempt especially because of inadequacy <a pitiable excuse>
synonym see CONTEMPTIBLE
- piti·able·ness noun
- piti·ably /-blE/ adverb