pathetic
/pəθˈɛtɪk/ · 3 syllables
Meaning
adjective
- deserving or inciting pity- Galsworthy
“a hapless victim” - inspiring mixed contempt and pity
“their efforts were pathetic” - inspiring scornful pity- Dashiell Hammett
“how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years”
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