Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pitiable
Adjective
/ˈpɪtiəbl/
Definition
Deserving or arousing pity; deserving compassion or sympathy.
Examples
- The pitiable condition of the stray animals moved the volunteers to act.
- She had a pitiable expression on her face after hearing the bad news.
- His pitiable attempts at humor only made the silence more awkward.
Meaning
The term ‘pitiable’ describes someone or something that is in a state of suffering or distress that evokes feelings of pity from others.
Synonyms
- Sympathetic
- Commiserable
- Pathetic
- Wretched
