pathetic - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

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deserving pity due to perceived weakness or sadnessdeserving pity due to perceived weakness or sadness

Examples

The abandoned puppy with its forlorn eyes and shivering body looked utterly pathetic, evoking a strong desire to offer comfort.

Synonyms

pitiable pitiful

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Comparative

more pathetic

Superlative

most pathetic

1

deserving pity due to perceived weakness or sadness

The abandoned puppy with its forlorn eyes and shivering body looked utterly pathetic, evoking a strong desire to offer comfort.

Synonyms:

pitiable pitiful

2

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.

Synonyms:

ridiculous silly