Pitiable (adjective)

Deserving of pity or sympathy; sad and unfortunate.

Origin:

From pity + -able.

Examples:

1. The homeless man on the street corner had a pitiable look on his face.
2. The pitiable state of the abandoned animal made her heart ache.
3. It was pitiable to see how the once proud city had fallen into decay.
4. The pitiable state of the refugees made the aid workers determined to help.
5. The pitiable victim of the car crash was taken to the hospital for treatment.