Meaning : Bad. Unfortunate.
Example :
My finances were in a deplorable state.
A lamentable decision.
Her clothes were in sad shape.
A sorry state of affairs.
Synonyms : deplorable, distressing, lamentable, sad, sorry
Meaning : Deserving or inciting pity.
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, pitiable, poor, wretched