Pathetic
/pəˈθɛtɪk/
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Definition
(adj) Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
Sentence Examples
We could not bear to listen to the sick child's pathetic cries.
The Japanese people, thinking only of running away in such times, are pathetic.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The team's ____ performance in the final match disappointed thousands of loyal supporters.