Definitions

pitiable

[pit-ee-uh-buhl] / ˈpɪt i ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

pitiful

Synonyms

WEAK

abject affecting afflicted arousing base beggarly cheap cheerless comfortless commiserative compassionate contemptible deplorable despicable dismal distressed distressing grievous heartbreaking heartrending inadequate insignificant joyless lamentable low mean miserable mournful moving paltry pathetic piteous poor rueful ruthful sad scurvy shabby sorrowful sorry stirring suffering tearful touching vile woeful worthless wretched

Example Sentences

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As his tweet demonstrates, it's often too pitiable to warrant a word as powerful as "toxic."

From Salon

“Fat people are either the punchline or we are this pitiable figure,” he said in a video conversation.

From Los Angeles Times

Surely women aren’t so pitiable as to need a participation certificate every time we try.

From Seattle Times

It’s a sign of independence and commitment to her vocation rather than a pitiable condition.

From Los Angeles Times

They both have a lot riding on this journey, which they’ve come to believe is their last chance to wring some meaning out of lives other people see as pitiable.

From Los Angeles Times

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