pitoyable

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French

Etymology

From pitié +‎ -able, phonologically altered after apitoyer.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pi.twa.jabl/
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Adjective

pitoyable (plural pitoyables)

  1. pitiful; pathetic, contemptible
    Synonyms: pathétique, minable, lamentable

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