pathetic | Definition of pathetic

1 deserving of one's pity

the plight of the homeless family was quite pathetic

Synonyms of pathetic

heartbreaking, heartrending, miserable, piteous, pitiable, pitiful, poor, rueful, sorry, wretched

Words Related to pathetic

deplorable, lamentable, regrettable

emotional, impressive, inspiring

affecting, moving, poignant, stirring, touching

awful, horrible, terrible

distressing, disturbing, upsetting

grievous, mournful, sad, sorrowful, woeful

Near Antonyms of pathetic

unimpressive, uninspiring

2 causing unhappiness

a pathetic story that made her cry

Synonyms of pathetic

depressing, dismal, drear, dreary, heartbreaking, heartrending, melancholy, mournful, sad, saddening, sorry, tearful, teary

Words Related to pathetic

deplorable, distressful, grievous, lamentable, unfortunate, woeful

discomforting, discomposing, disquieting, distressing, disturbing, perturbing

affecting, moving, poignant, touching

discouraging, disheartening, dispiriting

Near Antonyms of pathetic

heartening, heartwarming, inspiring, stimulating, stirring, uplifting

agreeable, delightful, enjoyable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome

exhilarating, thrilling

Antonyms of pathetic

cheering, cheery, glad, happy

3 deserving pitying scorn (as for inadequacy)

the crowd mercilessly booed the boxer's pathetic performance

Synonyms of pathetic

contemptible, despicable, miserable, pitiable, pitiful, sad, sorry, wretched

Words Related to pathetic

deplorable, discreditable, disgraceful, disreputable, ignominious, infamous, misbegotten, notorious, shameful

abhorrent, abominable, beastly, detestable, hateful, lousy, odious, stinking

bad, inferior, lame, poor

disgusting, dishonorable, shameful

meritless, unworthy, worthless

scandalous, shocking, sordid, unsavory

Near Antonyms of pathetic

admirable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy, redoubtable

notable, noteworthy, noticeable, outstanding, reputable, worthy

Antonyms of pathetic

decent, presentable, respectable

4 so foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter

the pundit's latest book is another pathetic jumble of factual errors, half-baked political views, and baseless accusations

Synonyms of pathetic

absurd, cockamamy (or cockamamie), comical, derisive, derisory, farcical, laughable, ludicrous, preposterous, ridiculous

Synonyms and Antonyms of pathetic

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