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Definition of
Pitiable
Pitiable
piti·able
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Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
invoking or deserving sympathy or pity; so small or poor as to arouse contempt or pity;
e.g. His comedy routine was pitiable because the audience didn't laugh at any of his jokes.
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