 pathetically |
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| 1. | [ adverb ] in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion | |
| Synonyms: | pitiably | |
| Examples: | "the sick child cried pathetically" |
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| Related terms: | hapless hapless hapless | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] arousing scornful pity | |
| Examples: | "they had pathetically little money" "it was pathetically bad" |
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| Related terms: | pathetic pathetic | |
