Meaning & Definition of word "Pitiable"

Pitiable

/ˈpɪtiəbəl/

1. Deserving or arousing pity; sad or pathetic.
- Example: The pitiable condition of the abandoned animals moved the volunteers to take action.
2. Worthy of compassion or sympathy due to suffering or lack.
- Example: His pitiable attempts to win her back were met with indifference.
3. In a state that elicits sorrow or regret; deserving of pity.
- Example: She looked at the pitiable sight of the old man struggling to find food.
4. Regrettably inadequate or pathetic.
- Example: The team's performance was so pitiable that they were eliminated from the tournament.

from Middle English, from Old French 'pitiable', from 'pitie' meaning pity.

in a pitiable state:

In a condition that evokes pity.

pitiable excuse:

An excuse that is so inadequate that it elicits sympathy.

pity:

The feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering of others.

pitiful:

Evoking pity, often due to being inadequate or miserable.

Meaning: A hot mess

Example Sentence: She was a hot mess after the breakup, truly pitiable.

Meaning: Trainwreck

Example Sentence: The way he handled the presentation was a total trainwreck, it was pitiable.