Pathetic

Meaning

arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate

Causing feelings of pity, sadness, or sometimes contempt.

Example Sentences

His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.

The team’s performance in the match was simply pathetic.

Example Expressions

pathetic excuse

Synonyms

pitiful, sad, miserable, tragic, wretched, deplorable, lamentable

Entry 1

pitiful, sad, miserable, tragic

Entry 2

pitiful, miserable, wretched, deplorable, lamentable

Antonyms

admirable, impressive, successful

Entry 1

admirable, impressive, successful

Entry 2

impressive, admirable

Collocations

pathetic attempt, pathetic excuse, pathetic sight, pathetic condition, pathetic performance

Entry 1

pathetic attempt, pathetic excuse, pathetic sight

Entry 2

pathetic attempt, pathetic excuse, pathetic condition, pathetic performance