Main Entry: piti·able

Pronunciation: \ˈpi-tē-ə-bəl\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

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>

synonyms see contemptible

— piti·able·ness noun

— piti·ably \-blē\ adverb