pitiable

piti·able

adj \ˈpi-tē-ə-bəl\

Definition of PITIABLE

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>

— piti·able·ness noun

— piti·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of PITIABLE

1. <the sales presentation was a pitiable display of ineptitude and disorganization>
2. <a pitiable attempt at singing that generated snickers>

First Known Use of PITIABLE

15th century

Related to PITIABLE

Synonyms: cheap, cruddy, deplorable, despicable, dirty, grubby, lame, lousy, mean, nasty, paltry, contemptible, pitiful, ratty, scabby, scummy, scurvy, sneaking, sorry, wretched

Antonyms: admirable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy

Related Words: abhorrent, abominable, condemnable, detestable, execrable, hateful, loathsome, odious; disgusting, reptilian, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, revulsive; discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, ignominious, shameful; base, ignoble, low, shabby, sordid, squalid, vile; blamable, censurable, reprehensible, reproachable; cowardly, craven, dastardly; unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous

Near Antonyms: high-minded, honest, honorable, noble, principled, redoubtable, reputable, right-minded, scrupulous, upright; ethical, good, moral, right, righteous, virtuous

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