pathetic: words & expression meanings, synonyms, definition, antonyms, examples of usage, similar terms from the free dictionary www.dictometer.com/pathetic

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PATHETIC

(pathetic, patético, patetisk, rørende, ynkelig)

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3 senses for pathetic as an Adjective:

Synonyms:
- Hapless
- Miserable
- Misfortunate
- Pathetic
- Piteous
- Pitiable
- Pitiful
- Poor
- Wretched
Definitions:
- deserving or inciting pity
Examples:
- A hapless victim
- Miserable victims of war
- The shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic- Galsworthy
- Piteous appeals for help
- Pitiable homeless children
- A pitiful fate
- Oh, you poor thing
- His poor distorted limbs
- A wretched life
Antonyms:
- Fortunate
Synonyms:
- Pathetic
- Pitiable
- Pitiful
Definitions:
- inspiring mixed contempt and pity
Examples:
- Their efforts were pathetic
- Pitiable lack of character
- Pitiful exhibition of cowardice
Antonyms:
- Estimable
Synonyms:
- Pathetic
- Ridiculous
- Silly
Definitions:
- inspiring scornful pity
Examples:
- How silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years- Dashiell Hammett
Antonyms:
- Dignified

Adjective related (for pathetic)
antipathetic
apathetic
empathetic
parasympathetic
sympathetic
unsympathetic

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