adj.
Pronunciation: ' pi-t ē - ə -b ə l
Function: adjective
Date: 15th century
1 : deserving or exciting pity : LAMENTABLE < pitiable victims>
2 : of a kind to evoke mingled pity and contempt especially because of inadequacy <a pitiable excuse>
synonyms see CONTEMPTIBLE
– piti · able · ness noun
– piti · ably \ -bl ē \ adverb