adjective
- deserving or arousing pity; pathetic
Examples
- The homeless man was in a pitiable condition.
- Her pitiable attempt at singing made everyone uncomfortable.
- The abandoned puppy looked pitiable in the rain.
- His pitiable excuses fooled no one.
- The refugees were in a pitiable state after the long journey.
- She made a pitiable effort to hide her tears.