pitiably

• Adverbio que significa «de una manera que merece o provoca lástima» o «de un modo débil, inadecuado o despreciable». Se usa para describir acciones o estados que suscitan compasión o desprecio por su naturaleza lastimosa.

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.

   de manera lastimosa

   • 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.

   Sinónimosmiserablypatheticallypitifullywretchedly

   Antónimosimpressivelynoblypraiseworthily

2. In a very poor or inadequate wayC1formal

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

   de manera lamentable

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdeplorablyinadequatelylamentablymiserablypatheticallypitifullypoorlywoefullywretchedly

   Antónimosadequatelyexcellentlysatisfactorilysufficiently