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Definition of Pitiable
1. Adjective. Inspiring mixed contempt and pity. "Pitiful exhibition of cowardice"
2. Adjective. Deserving or inciting pity. "A wretched life"
Exact synonyms: Hapless, Miserable, Misfortunate, Pathetic, Piteous, Pitiful, Poor, Wretched
Similar to: Unfortunate
Derivative terms: Miserableness, Pathos, Pity, Pity, Wretchedness
Similar to: Unfortunate
Derivative terms: Miserableness, Pathos, Pity, Pity, Wretchedness
Definition of Pitiable
1. a. Deserving pity; wworthy of, or exciting, compassion; miserable; lamentable; piteous; as, pitiable persons; a pitiable condition; pitiable wretchedness.
Definition of Pitiable
1. Adjective. That deserves, evokes or can be given pity, pitiful. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pitiable
1. pitiful [adj] : PITIABLY [adv] - See also: pitiful
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