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
- adj Shockingly bad or unacceptable; deserving strong disapproval.
- adj Extremely regrettable or sad; worthy of pity.
lame — full definition
- adj Unable to walk normally because of an injury or problem with the legs or feet.
- adj Weak, unconvincing, or poorly thought out.
- adj Informally, boring, uncool, or disappointing.