pitiful
//ˈpɪtɪfəl//
Adjective
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1
Deserving or arousing pity; evoking compassion due to suffering or misfortune.
The pitiful stray dog was shivering in the cold rain.
2
Contemptibly inadequate or worthless; deserving scorn rather than sympathy.
His pitiful excuse didn't fool anyone.