Pathetic Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Pathetic

Meaning 1 : inspiring scornful pity

    Synonyms : ridiculous,  silly
Meaning 2 : inspiring mixed contempt and pity

    Example : their efforts were pathetic

    Synonyms : pitiable,  pitiful
Meaning 3 : deserving or inciting pity

    Example : the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic

    Synonyms : hapless,  miserable,  misfortunate,  piteous,  pitiable,  pitiful,  poor,  wretched


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