pitiably

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui mérite ou évoque la pitié » ou « d'une manière faible, inadéquate ou méprisable ». Utilisé pour décrire des actions ou des états suscitant compassion ou mépris en raison de leur nature pitoyable.

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.

   d'une manière qui éveille la pitié

   • 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.

   Synonymesmiserablypatheticallypitifullywretchedly

   Antonymesimpressivelynoblypraiseworthily

2. In a very poor or inadequate wayC1formal

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

   de façon pitoyable

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeplorablyinadequatelylamentablymiserablypatheticallypitifullypoorlywoefullywretchedly

   Antonymesadequatelyexcellentlysatisfactorilysufficiently