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Meaning of pathetic

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pathetic

Pronunciation:/pəˈθɛtɪk/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

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

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

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

  3. Expressing or showing anger; passionate.

  4. Trochlear.