Pathetic

adjective

/pəˈθɛtɪk/

Word Frequency: 3.0

Definitions

1.adjectiveArousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

"The child’s pathetic pleas for forgiveness stirred the young man’s heart."

2.adjectiveArousing scornful pity or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.

"You can't even run two miles? That’s pathetic."

3.adjectiveExpressing or showing anger; passionate.

4.adjectiveTrochlear.

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