pitiable
Meaning
That deserves, evokes or can be given pity; pitiful.
Synonyms
very poor and bad
exciting pity
worthy of sympathy
be pitiable-looking
be pity-compelling
be pity-provoking
be pity-stirring
pitiable-looking
pity-compelling
pity-provoking
pity-stirring
soul-stirring
Translations
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpɪti.əbəl/
Etymology
From Middle French [Term?], from Old French piteable. By surface analysis, piti- + -able.
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