pitiful

Short definition from Wiktionary

Adjective

1. 1
   So appalling or sad that one feels or should feel sorry for it; eliciting pity.
2. 2
   Of an amount or number: very small.
3. 3
   Feeling pity; merciful.

Adverb

1. 1
   In a pitiful manner; pitifully; piteously; pathetically.