Pitiable
/ˈpɪti.əbəl/ adj
adj ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 That deserves, evokes or can be given pity; pitiful.
Adjective
- 1 inspiring mixed contempt and pity wordnet
- 2 deserving or inciting pity wordnet
Example
More examples"As a parent I was in a truly pitiable state."
Etymology
From Middle French [Term?], from Old French piteable. By surface analysis, piti- + -able.