Example : A hapless victim.
Miserable victims of war.
The shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic.
Piteous appeals for help.
Pitiable homeless children.
A pitiful fate.
Oh, you poor thing.
His poor distorted limbs.
A wretched life.

Synonyms : hapless, miserable, misfortunate, piteous, pitiable, pitiful, poor, wretched

Example : Their efforts were pathetic.
Pitiable lack of character.
Pitiful exhibition of cowardice.

Synonyms : pitiable, pitiful

Example : How silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years.

Synonyms : ridiculous, silly