pitiably

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas auf eine Weise geschieht, die Mitleid oder Verachtung verdient oder hervorruft, oder auf eine schwache, unzulängliche oder erbärmliche Art und Weise. Es wird verwendet, um Handlungen oder Zustände zu beschreiben, die wegen ihrer jämmerlichen Natur Mitleid oder Geringschätzung erregen.

An adverb meaning "in a manner that deserves or arouses pity" or "in a way that is weak, inadequate, or contemptible." It is used to describe actions or states that evoke sympathy or scorn due to their pathetic nature.

1. In a way that arouses pityC1formal

   In a manner that evokes sympathy or compassion due to suffering or weakness.

   Erbärmlich

   • The abandoned puppy whimpered pitiably in the rain.
   • He looked pitiably thin after his long illness.
   • She cried pitiably when she heard the sad news.

   Synonymemiserablypatheticallypitifullywretchedly

   Antonymeimpressivelynoblypraiseworthily

2. In a very poor or inadequate wayC1formal

   In a manner that is extremely insufficient, weak, or contemptible.

   Erbärmlich

   • The team performed pitiably in the championship match.
   • His attempt at an apology was pitiably inadequate.
   • The old house was pitiably neglected and falling apart.

   Synonymedeplorablyinadequatelylamentablymiserablypatheticallypitifullypoorlywoefullywretchedly

   Antonymeadequatelyexcellentlysatisfactorilysufficiently