Pitiful — synonyms, definition

1. pitiful (a)

affectionate base compassionate contemptible dejected deplorable depressing despicable despondent disheartened dismal distressed distressing dreadful humble kind kind-hearted lamentable low mean • • •

2. pitiful (Adjective)

hapless misfortunate

pitiful (Adjective) — Inspiring mixed contempt and pity. ex. "pitiful exhibition of cowardice"

pitiful (Adjective) — Bad; unfortunate. ex. "my finances were in a pitiful state"

pitiful (Adjective) — Deserving or inciting pity. ex. "a pitiful fate"