pitiably

• Advérbio que significa «de maneira que merece ou desperta pena» ou «de forma fraca, inadequada ou desprezível». Usado para descrever ações ou estados que causam compaixão ou desprezo por sua natureza lastimável.

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 forma lamentável

   • 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.

   Sinônimosmiserablypatheticallypitifullywretchedly

   Antônimosimpressivelynoblypraiseworthily

2. In a very poor or inadequate wayC1formal

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

   De forma lamentável

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdeplorablyinadequatelylamentablymiserablypatheticallypitifullypoorlywoefullywretchedly

   Antônimosadequatelyexcellentlysatisfactorilysufficiently