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English adjective: pitiable

1. pitiable inspiring mixed contempt and pity


SamplesTheir efforts were pathetic.
Pitiable lack of character.
Pitiful exhibition of cowardice.


Synonymspathetic, pitiful


Similarcontemptible


Antonymsestimable

2. pitiable deserving or inciting pity


SamplesA hapless victim.
Miserable victims of war.
The shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic.
Piteous appeals for help.
Pitiable homeless children.
A pitiful fate.
Oh, you poor thing.
His poor distorted limbs.
A wretched life.


Synonymshapless, miserable, misfortunate, pathetic, piteous, pitiful, poor, wretched


Similarunfortunate


Antonymsfortunate









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