English to English
adjective
- Full of pity; tender-hearted; compassionate; kind; merciful; sympathetic.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- inspiring mixed contempt and pity
Their efforts were pathetic.
Pitiable lack of character.
Pitiful exhibition of cowardice.
source: WordNet 3.0
- bad; unfortunate
My finances were in a deplorable state.
A lamentable decision.
Her clothes were in sad shape.
A sorry state of affairs.
source: WordNet 3.0
- deserving or inciting pity
A hapless victim.
Miserable victims of war.
The shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic.
Piteous appeals for help.
Pitiable homeless children.
A pitiful fate.
Oh, you poor thing.
His poor distorted limbs.
A wretched life.
source: WordNet 3.0
English to Tagalog
adj
- [pítiful] Kawawà; kaawàawà; mahabagin
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
