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pitiable

UK
/ˈpɪtɪəbl/
US
/ˈpɪtiəbl/

Translations

pitiableadjective
more pitiable
Comp.
most pitiable
Super.
UK
/ˈpɪtɪəbl/
US
/ˈpɪtiəbl/
The stray dog was in a pitiable condition, with matted fur and a limp.
Le chien errant était dans un état pitoyable, avec le poil emmêlé et une boiterie.
Additional translations
lamentableSurtout pour une chose ou une excuse jugée très pauvre, médiocre ou méprisable.
Synonyms
sad
pathetic
distressing
wretched
lamentable
deplorable
tragic
miserable
Antonyms
commendable
laudable
admirable

Definitions

pitiableadjective
Deserving or arousing pity; pathetic.
The stray dog was in a pitiable condition, with matted fur and a limp.
So small, poor, or inadequate as to be almost contemptible; paltry.
He offered a pitiable excuse for his lateness.
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