Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pathetic
adjective
/pəˈθɛtɪk/
Definition
inspiring pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness.
Examples
- The child’s pathetic attempt to climb the tree made everyone laugh.
- She felt pathetic after failing to complete the task.
- His story was so pathetic that it brought tears to the audience’s eyes.
Meaning
The term ‘pathetic’ describes something that evokes feelings of sadness or compassion, often because of its weakness or inadequacy.
Synonyms
- pitiful
- wretched
- deplorable
- miserable
- insufficient
