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pitiable

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of pitiable

1 arousing or deserving of one's loathing and disgust

the sales presentation was a pitiable display of ineptitude and disorganization

Synonyms of pitiable

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

Words Related to pitiable

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 of pitiable

high-minded, honest, honorable, noble, principled, redoubtable, reputable, right-minded, scrupulous, upright

ethical, good, moral, right, righteous, virtuous

Antonyms of pitiable

admirable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy

2 deserving pitying scorn (as for inadequacy)

a pitiable attempt at singing that generated snickers

Synonyms of pitiable

contemptible, despicable, miserable, pathetic, pitiful, sad, sorry, wretched

Words Related to pitiable

deplorable, discreditable, disgraceful, disreputable, ignominious, infamous, misbegotten, notorious, shameful

abhorrent, abominable, beastly, detestable, hateful, lousy, odious, stinking

bad, inferior, lame, poor

disgusting, dishonorable, shameful

meritless, unworthy, worthless

scandalous, shocking, sordid, unsavory

Near Antonyms of pitiable

admirable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy, redoubtable

notable, noteworthy, noticeable, outstanding, reputable, worthy

flawless, perfect

honorable, noble

honest, straight

Antonyms of pitiable

decent, presentable, respectable

3 deserving of one's pity

a pitiable, starving old dog

Synonyms of pitiable

heartbreaking, heartrending, miserable, pathetic, piteous, pitiful, poor, rueful, sorry, wretched

Words Related to pitiable

deplorable, lamentable, regrettable

emotional, impressive, inspiring

affecting, moving, poignant, stirring, touching

awful, horrible, terrible

distressing, disturbing, upsetting

grievous, mournful, sad, sorrowful, woeful

Near Antonyms of pitiable

unimpressive, uninspiring

Synonym Discussion of pitiable

contemptible, despicable, pitiable, sorry, scurvy mean arousing or deserving scorn. contemptible may imply any quality provoking scorn or a low standing in any scale of values.

- a contemptible liar

despicable may imply utter worthlessness and usually suggests arousing an attitude of moral indignation.

- a despicable crime

pitiable applies to what inspires mixed contempt and pity.

- a pitiable attempt at tragedy

sorry may stress pitiable inadequacy or may suggest wretchedness or sordidness.

- this rattletrap is a sorry excuse for a car

scurvy adds to despicable an implication of arousing disgust.

- a scurvy crew of hangers-on

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