In a depressing manner or to a depressing degree.
Trivially, insignificantly; meanly, contemptuously, derisively
In a piteous manner.
To a pitiful degree.
Poor in number or in quality; worthless; pitiful; trifling
ETYM Old Eng. pitous, Old Fren. pitos, French piteux. Related to Pity.
1. Fitted to excite pity or sympathy; wretched; miserable; lamentable; sad.
2. Paltry; mean; pitiful.
3. Evincing pity, compassion, or sympathy; compassionate; tender.
4. Arousing or deserving pity.
1. Piteous; lamentable; eliciting compassion.
2. To be pitied for littleness or meanness; miserable; paltry
3. Deserving or arousing pity or commiseration
4. Exciting pitying contempt (as by meanness or inadequacy)