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pitoyable — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • deplorable adj Shockingly bad or unacceptable; deserving strong disapproval.
  • lame adj Unable to walk normally because of an injury or problem with the legs or feet.
  • piteous adj Provoking pity, compassion, or sympathy.
  • pitiable adj Deserving or arousing pity.
  • pitiful adj So sad, weak, or inadequate that it arouses pity or contempt.
  • poor adj Having little money or few possessions.

Senses

pitoyable is used for these senses in English:

  • deplorable Deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad, wretched.
  • lame (colloquial) Unconvincing or unbelievable.
  • piteous Provoking pity, compassion, or sympathy.
  • pitiable That deserves, evokes or can be given pity; pitiful.

deplorable — full definition

  1. adj Shockingly bad or unacceptable; deserving strong disapproval.
  2. adj Extremely regrettable or sad; worthy of pity.

lame — full definition

  1. adj Unable to walk normally because of an injury or problem with the legs or feet.
  2. adj Weak, unconvincing, or poorly thought out.
  3. adj Informally, boring, uncool, or disappointing.

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