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pathetic
adjective
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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:

pitiablepoignantdisturbingsadpoormovingmiserabletouchingmeltingsorry
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Antonyms for pathetic:

whimsicalmirthfulworthwhilegratifyingenjoyablejoyfulpleasantridiculousengagingludicrous
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