pitoyable
/pi.twa.jabl/
1.
adjective
inspiring pity; deserving compassion
La situation des réfugiés est pitoyable.
The refugees' situation is pitiful.
2.
adjective
pathetic; deplorably bad or inadequate (pejorative)
Son excuse était pitoyable — on voyait bien qu'il improvisait.
His excuse was pathetic — you could tell he was improvising.
