pitiable
Definitions
Deserving of pity or compassion.
So inadequate or miserable as to be contemptible.
Examples
The stray dog looked so pitiable as it shivered in the cold rain.
It was a pitiable sight to see the once-great athlete struggling to walk across the room.
His attempt to lie about the situation was truly pitiable and convinced no one.
Synonyms
pathetic wretched lamentable deplorable paltry sorry miserable
Antonyms
admirable impressive formidable respectable excellent magnificent praiseworthy