Pathetic
Pronunciation: /pəˈθɛtɪk/
Pathetic (adj)
- So weak, unhappy, or helpless that it makes people feel sorry for you.
- Not good enough; of such low quality that it seems disappointing or embarrassing.
- Too small or too weak to be effective; not worth much.
Pathetic (adjective)
Examples
- The lost dog looked pathetic, and everyone wanted to help.
- Her apology sounded pathetic, because she never changed her behavior.