pitiable

/pˈɪtɪəbə‍l/

/ˈpɪtiəbəɫ/

pitiable

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

synonyms : pathetic

deserving or inciting pity

synonyms : hapless

Examples

1. "Her pitiable cries were heard for nearly the space of four miles."

2. I groaned in anguish at the pitiable spectacle . .

3. Because of this, in Haitian culture zombies are regarded as pitiable victims rather than as evil creatures.

4. Anyway, the turntables turn on these pitiable fools and suddenly THEY are the gossipees!