Definition of Pitiable

1. Adjective. Inspiring mixed contempt and pity. "Pitiful exhibition of cowardice"

Exact synonyms: Pathetic, Pitiful
Similar to: Contemptible

2. Adjective. Deserving or inciting pity. "A wretched life"

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pitiable

pithiness
pithinesses
pithing
pithivier
pithiviers
pithless
pithlike
pithode
pithogues
pithoi
pithos
piths
pithsome
pithy
pitiable (current term)
pitiableness
pitiablenesses
pitiably
pitiamide
pitied
pitier
pitiers
pities
pitiful
pitifull
pitifuller
pitifullest
pitifully
pitifulness

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