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pathetic Definition and Meaning in English (pathetic definition)

adjective
Synonyms:pitifulpiteouslamentable
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Pathetic definition: Evoking pity or sadness through vulnerability or helplessness.

Definitions of Pathetic

  1. 1adjective

    Evoking pity or sadness through vulnerability or helplessness.

  2. 2adjective

    Miserably inadequate or inferior, often arousing contempt or scorn.

Example Sentences

casual

“The stray dog looked pathetic, shivering in the cold rain.”

casual

“His attempt to fix the broken chair was truly pathetic.”

casual

“She made a pathetic excuse for not completing her assignment on time.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounpathos
adverbpathetically

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

pathetic excusecollocation

A very poor or unconvincing reason given for something.

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Pathetic definition: Evoking pity or sadness through vulnerability or helplessness.
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'Pathetic' translates to 'pathetic' in English. Pathetic definition: Evoking pity or sadness through vulnerability or helplessness.
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