Late 16th century; earliest use found in Gabriel Harvey (c1552–1631), scholar and writer. From classical Latin commiserārīcommiserate + -ble, after miserable.
Definition of commiserable in US English:
commiserable
adjectivekəˈmɪz(ə)rəbl
Deserving of commiseration; pitiable.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in Gabriel Harvey (c1552–1631), scholar and writer. From classical Latin commiserārī commiserate + -ble, after miserable.