pitiable
/ˈpɪtɪəbl; `pɪtɪəbl/ adj
1 deserving or arousing pity 令人怜悯的; 可怜的
in a pitiable state 处境可怜
pitiable misery 令人哀怜的不幸.
2 deserving contempt 可鄙的: a pitiable attempt to save himself from disgrace 他为保全面子的卑鄙做法
a pitiable lack of talent 可鄙的无能.