Definition of Pitiful

Adjective: pitiful pi-ti-ful

Inspiring mixed contempt and pity
"pitiful exhibition of cowardice";
- pathetic, pitiable
Bad; unfortunate
"my finances were in a pitiful state";
- deplorable, distressing, lamentable, sad, sorry
Deserving or inciting pity
"a pitiful fate";
- hapless, miserable, misfortunate, pathetic, piteous, pitiable, poor, wretched