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1. pathetic

adjective. ['pəˈθɛtɪk'] deserving or inciting pity.

Etymology

  • pathetic (English)
  • patheticus (Latin)
  • παθητικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

2. pathetic

adjective. ['pəˈθɛtɪk'] inspiring mixed contempt and pity.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • pathetic (English)
  • patheticus (Latin)
  • παθητικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

3. pathetic

adjective. ['pəˈθɛtɪk'] inspiring scornful pity.

Etymology

  • pathetic (English)
  • patheticus (Latin)
  • παθητικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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