PATHETIC

/pəˈθɛtɪk/ ► audio Scrabble 15 Words With Friends 16

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

  • “The child’s pathetic pleas for forgiveness stirred the young man’s heart.”
  • “You can't even run two miles? That’s pathetic.”

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