Pitiable - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpɪtɪəbl|  American pronunciation of the word pitiable
Brit.  |ˈpɪtɪəb(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word pitiable

adjective

- inspiring mixed contempt and pity (syn: pathetic, pitiful)
pitiable lack of character
- deserving or inciting pity (syn: hapless, miserable, pathetic, piteous, pitiful, poor, wretched)
pitiable homeless children

Extra examples

...the sales presentation was a pitiable display of ineptitude and disorganization...

...a pitiable attempt at singing that generated snickers...

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