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more pathetic
Superlative
most pathetic
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evoking scorn due to being extremely inadequate or disappointing
- She couldn't help but feel sorry for his pathetic excuses for not finishing the project.
- His pathetic attempt to fix the car only made things worse.
- The team’s performance was so pathetic that they didn’t score a single point.
- She couldn’t help but feel sorry for his pathetic attempts at humor.
- The movie was criticized for its pathetic storyline and poor acting.
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