pitiable
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adjective \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
See Examples of PITIABLE
- <the sales presentation was a pitiable display of ineptitude and disorganization>
- <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
See Synonym Discussion at contemptible
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