pitiful
adjective
1. inspiring disgrace and pity
- pitiable lack of character
- pitiful exhibition of cowardice
Similar word(s): contemptible, pathetic, pitiable
2. bad; unfortunate
Similar word(s): bad, deplorable, distressing, lamentable, sad, sorry
3. deserving or inciting sympathy at the misfortune
- piteous appeals for help
- pitiable homeless children
- a pitiful fate
Similar word(s): unfortunate, hapless, miserable, misfortunate, pathetic, piteous, pitiable, poor, wretched
Sentences with pitiful as an adjective:
- Scotland has a pitiful climate.
- A pitiful number of students bothered to turn up.