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Synonyms of pitiable

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Another word for pitiable is pathetic. Other synonyms of pitiable are poor, piteous, rueful and pitisome.

Synonyms and similar words for pitiable

adjectiveThat deserves, evokes or can be given pity; pitiful.

  • piteousProvoking pity, compassion, or sympathy.
  • pitisomeCharacterised or marked by pitifulness; piteous.
  • ruthfulCausing pity; piteous.
  • patheticArousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
  • pitiful
  • sad slang
  • poorWorthy of pity.
  • ruefulInspiring pity or compassion.
  • snivellyPitiful; whining.
  • sorry-ass slang, vulgarPitiful, worthless; utterly terrible or dire.
  • compassionate obsoleteInviting or asking for pity.
  • pathetisad rarePathetic: arousing scornful pity or contempt.

Meaning of pitiable

  1. adjective That deserves, evokes or can be given pity; pitiful.

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Questions about synonyms of pitiable

What is another word for pitiable?
Pitiable has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as pathetic, poor, piteous, rueful and pitisome.
What does pitiable mean?
Pitiable means that deserves, evokes or can be given pity; pitiful.

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