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Pitiable

Definition:

Adjective: Deserving or arousing compassion; pathetic, pitiful.

Senses:

Sense 1: Expressing sympathy or sadness

Sample Sentence: The pitiable sight of the homeless man sleeping on the cold, wet pavement shook her to the core.

Sense 2: Eliciting or deserving pity due to unfortunate circumstances

Sample Sentence: The pitiable condition of the neglected animals in the dilapidated shelter moved the visitors to take immediate action.

Sense 3: Despicable and deserving contempt

Sample Sentence: Micah's pitiable attempt to deceive his friends only exposed his dishonesty and further tarnished his reputation.

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