Pitiful
Pronunciation: /ˈpɪtəfəl/
Pitiful (adjective)
- making you feel sorry because something is very sad or weak.
- very bad or of low quality, making you feel disappointed.
Examples
- The abandoned puppy looked pitiful in the rain.
- Her pitiful cries for help were barely audible.
Common collocations: pitiful sight, pitiful condition, pitiful effort, pitiful excuse