Pitiful, pitiable, piteous apply to that which excites pity (with compassion or with contempt). That which is pitiful is touching and excites pity or is mean and contemptible: a pitiful leper; a pitiful exhibition of cowardice.

What does Pitifulness mean?

1 archaic : full of pity : compassionate. 2a : deserving or arousing pity or commiseration. b : exciting pitying contempt (as by meanness or inadequacy) pitiful wages.

Is Pitifulness a word?

1. Arousing or deserving pity: pathetic, piteous, pitiable, poor, rueful, ruthful.