pitoyable

/pi.twa.jabl/
1.
adjective

inspiring pity; deserving compassion

La situation des réfugiés est pitoyable.

The refugees' situation is pitiful.

Synonyms:piteux, lamentable, affligeant
2.
adjective

pathetic; deplorably bad or inadequate (pejorative)

Son excuse était pitoyable — on voyait bien qu'il improvisait.

His excuse was pathetic — you could tell he was improvising.

Synonyms:pathétique, nul, ridicule, lamentable