Synonyms and Antonyms of pitiful
1
deserving pitying scorn (as for inadequacy) - That piece of junk is a pitiful excuse for a car.
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
admirable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy, redoubtable
notable, noteworthy, noticeable, outstanding, reputable, worthy
excellent
flawless, perfect
honorable, noble
2
arousing or deserving of one's loathing and disgust
cheap, contemptible, deplorable, despicable, dirty, grubby, lame, lousy, mean, nasty, paltry, pitiable, scabby, scummy, scurvy, sneaking, sorry, wretched
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
high-minded, honest, honorable, noble, principled, redoubtable, reputable, right-minded, scrupulous, upright
ethical, good, moral, right, righteous, virtuous
3
deserving of one's pity
deplorable, lamentable, regrettable
emotional, impressive, inspiring
affecting, moving, poignant, stirring, touching
distressing, disturbing, upsetting
grievous, mournful, sad, sorrowful, woeful
