pitiful in a sentence

Definition

Pitiful: deserving or arousing pity; causing feelings of sorrow or compassion due to inadequacy or suffering.

The abandoned puppy looked so pitiful that it broke my heart.
Her pitiful attempts at humor fell flat in the serious meeting.
He gave her a pitiful excuse for being late, leaving her unimpressed.
The pitiful state of the old house made it clear it hadn't been cared for in years.
Watching the children struggle with their homework was a pitiful sight.