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Detailed Synonyms for pathetic in English

pathetic:

pathetic adj

  1. pathetic
  2. pathetic
  3. pathetic
    – inspiring scornful pity 1
    pathetic; silly; ridiculous
    – inspiring scornful pity 1
    • pathetic adj
    • silly adj
      • how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years1
  4. pathetic
    – inspiring mixed contempt and pity 1
    pathetic; pitiful; pitiable
    – inspiring mixed contempt and pity 1
    • pathetic adj
      • their efforts were pathetic1
    • pitiful adj
      • pitiful exhibition of cowardice1
    • pitiable adj
      • pitiable lack of character1
  5. pathetic
    – deserving or inciting pity 1
    poor; pathetic; miserable; wretched; pitiful; pitiable; piteous; hapless; misfortunate
    – deserving or inciting pity 1

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Related Definitions for "pathetic":

  1. inspiring scornful pity1
  2. inspiring mixed contempt and pity1
    • their efforts were pathetic1
  3. deserving or inciting pity1
    • the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic1

Related Synonyms for pathetic