a hapless victim.
a pitiful fate.
a wretched life.
his poor distorted limbs.
how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years.
miserable victims of war.
Oh, you poor thing.
piteous appeals for help.
pitiable homeless children.
pitiable lack of character.
pitiful exhibition of cowardice.
the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic.
their efforts were pathetic.