pitiably

🇺🇸 /ˈpɪtiəbli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpɪtiəbli/
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adverb
R

in a way that is very sad or deserving of sympathy

He tried to sing, but his voice cracked pitiably on the high notes.

R

in a way that is weak or not impressive

The team played pitiably against their opponents.

translation

adv. in a way that is very sad or deserving of sympathy; in a way that is weak or not impressive