pathetic adjective (UNSUCCESSFUL) - definition in British English Dictionary & Thesaurus

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/pəˈθet.ɪk/

/-ˈθet ̬-/ adj

Definition

disapproving making someone feel no respect, often because unsuccessful or showing no ability, effort or bravery

a pathetic attempt/joke/excuse

Are you telling me you're frightened to speak to her? Don't be so pathetic!

/pəˈθet.ɪ.kli/

/-ˈθet ̬-/ adv

(Definition of pathetic adjective (UNSUCCESSFUL) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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pathetic adjective ( UNSUCCESSFUL )