pathetic
Translation
pathetic, pitiful, miserable
Examples
His excuse for being late was pathetic.
His excuse for being late was pathetic.
The team gave a pathetic performance.
The team gave a pathetic performance.
I felt pathetic after failing the simple test.
I felt pathetic after failing the simple test.
Grammar Patterns
used before a ((noun)) pathetic His excuse was pathetic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pitiful, miserable, wretched; Antonyms: admirable, impressive
Etymology
From Greek 'pathos' meaning 'suffering, emotion'. It refers to something that arouses emotions, especially pity or sadness.
Memory Tips
Think of 'pathos' (emotion). When a situation is so bad it makes you feel pity, it's pathetic.