PATHETIC

/pəˈθɛtɪk/ ► audio Scrabble 15 Words With Friends 16

Scrabble letter values: P3A1T1H4E1T1I1C3 = 15

Definition

  1. adjective deserving or inciting pity. — synonyms: hapless, miserable, misfortunate, piteous, pitiable, pitiful, poor, wretched
  2. adjective inspiring mixed contempt and pity. — synonyms: pitiable, pitiful
  3. adjective inspiring scornful pity. — synonyms: ridiculous, silly

Examples

  • “a hapless victim”
  • “miserable victims of war”
  • “the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic- Galsworthy”

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