English adjective: pitiable | |||
1. | pitiable inspiring mixed contempt and pity | ||
Samples | Their efforts were pathetic. Pitiable lack of character. Pitiful exhibition of cowardice. | ||
Synonyms | pathetic, pitiful | ||
Similar | contemptible | ||
Antonyms | estimable | ||
2. | pitiable deserving or inciting pity | ||
Samples | A 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. | ||
Synonyms | hapless, miserable, misfortunate, pathetic, piteous, pitiful, poor, wretched | ||
Similar | unfortunate | ||
Antonyms | fortunate | ||