pathetic
adjectiveHow many syllables in pathetic?
There are 3 syllables in the word pathetic.How to pronounce pathetic:
Definition of pathetic:
- pathetic (adjective):
- arousing pity or sympathy
- deserving or inciting pity.
- having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
Synonyms for pathetic:
affecting
distressing
disturbing
gut-wrenching
hapless
harrowing
heart-rending
heartbreaking
horrible
melting
miserable
misfortunate
moving
piteous
pitiable
pitiful
plaintive
poignant
poor
sad
sorry
tender
terrible
touching
unfortunate
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Antonyms for pathetic:
agreeable
amusing
beguiling
boffo
camp
campy
charming
cheerful
cheering
chucklesome
comic
comical
delightful
diverting
droll
enchanting
engaging
enjoyable
entertaining
facetious
farcical
fun
funny
good
gratifying
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