Entry Word: pitiable

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 arousing or deserving of oneʼs loathing and disgust <a pitiable excuse for a chemistry experiment> — see contemptible 1
2 deserving pitying scorn (as for inadequacy) <a pitiable attempt at singing> — see pitiful 1
3 deserving of oneʼs pity <a pitiable, starving old dog> — see pathetic 1