Pathetic Definition & Meaning
pathetic
- adjective
- deserving or inciting pity; "a hapless victim"; "miserable victims of war"; "the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic"- Galsworthy; "piteous appeals for help"; "pitiable homeless children"; "a pitiful fate"; "Oh, you poor thing"; "his poor distorted limbs"; "a wretched life"
- inspiring mixed contempt and pity; "their efforts were pathetic"; "pitiable lack of character"; "pitiful exhibition of cowardice"
- inspiring scornful pity; "how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years"- Dashiell Hammett
"Pathetic" in song lyrics
See how pathetic is used in real songs:
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"Jumping jacks they are pathetic"
9th Prince f/ Spanish Jose — Street Gems -
"And I feel pathetic"
AMB f/ Insane Clown Posse — Calm Down -
"Ya'll rappers is pathetic"
Apathy f/ Rise — Brothers on the Slide Freestyle
Words that rhyme with pathetic
Usage tips for "pathetic"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pathetic" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pathetic to find words that pair well.
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- What does pathetic mean?
- deserving or inciting pity; "a hapless victim"; "miserable victims of war"; "the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic"- Galsworthy; "piteous appeals for help"; "pitiable homeless children"; "a pitiful fate"; "Oh, you poor thing"; "his poor distorted limbs"; "a wretched life" inspiring mixed contempt and pity; "their efforts were pathetic"; "pitiable lack of character"; "pitiful exhibition of cowardice" inspiring scornful pity
- What part of speech is pathetic?
- Pathetic is an adjective.
- How many definitions does pathetic have?
- Pathetic has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).