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

Synonyms : pathetic, pitiful

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, pathetic, piteous, pitiful, poor, wretched